In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school deskA pivotal moment in 1770 came when Joseph Priestley noted that natural rubber could easily wipe away graphite marks from paper. A material ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Localisation lens on 500 most-imported items: DPIIT analysing data; move aims to reduce country’s import billThe Indian government is scrutinizing over 500 imported products, including machinery, fertilizers, and electronics, to identify opportunit...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Ever wondered how erasers actually work? The answer might surprise youPencil marks disappear thanks to molecular science and heat. Graphite sticks to paper via weak forces. Erasers lift graphite due to stronge...
21 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the latest news flow from the Gulf region, the probability is high that we might once again see the bulls attempting a comeback. As u...
20 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasin...
20 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
POCO X8 Pro Max review: High-end performance at a competitive priceThe POCO X8 Pro Max focuses on delivering strong performance and battery life at a competitive mid-range price. It offers a powerful chipse...
04 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
POCO X8 Pro Max review: High-end performance at a competitive pricePOCO X8 Pro Max targets performance enthusiasts with its potent chipset and substantial battery, offering flagship-like speed at a mid-rang...
04 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
West Bengal election results put these 43 stocks under spotlight. Will BJP's win be a trigger?Early West Bengal election trends putting BJP ahead of TMC have pushed stocks like Bandhan Bank, CESC, and Berger Paints into focus. Invest...
04 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
India EV Boom 2026: Electric cars race ahead – until price, policy and reality hit the brakesIndia’s electric vehicle (EV) market 2026: India's electric vehicle sales are surging, driven by new models and growing acceptance. However...
26 Apr, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
$295 fee shock: Card users hit with steep annual charge starting todayA new business credit card with a $295 annual fee has launched and is getting attention. The card offers cash back rewards, flexible spendi...
26 Mar, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
'In the Chair, but have a query': A rare moment when presiding officer participated in LS Question HourA presiding officer in Lok Sabha asked a minister about balancing rare earth mineral exploitation with environmental protection. The minist...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in the USAmerica is restarting its graphite mines after decades. Demand for this key battery material is soaring, driven by electric cars and electr...
26 Dec, 2025, 11.30 AM IST
How will Resonac's plant closures impact the global graphite market?Graphite electrodes are mainly used in steelmaking and by chemical firms. China is the world's leading producer of graphite, used for milit...
20 May, 2025, 05.29 AM IST
Beijing has a grip on global battery manufacturing. Here are India’s alternativesThe world depends on China for batteries because of the country’s material processing and battery production capacity. The effort is on to ...
18 Nov, 2023, 09.15 AM IST
Biden deploys Pentagon to beat climate change and ChinaRecently, the Department of Defense announced a grant worth $37.5 million for a startup- Graphite One Inc which is developing the region's ...
18 Jul, 2023, 09.43 AM IST
Gunning for graphite: Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese suppliers for EVs amid shortagesCar makers are knocking at the doors of new producers, such as Madagascar and Mozambique, as this year EVs are forecast to account for more...
21 Jun, 2023, 04.30 PM IST
We distribute our geographical risk rather than focusing on one market: KK Bangur, Graphite India“Last year we had slowed down our disbursals in mortgage loans and non-residential property finance loans.”
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