India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact, sources sayIndia and Russia are nearing a critical minerals deal. The agreement will cover exploration, processing, and technology for vital resources...
12 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Ather Energy quarterly revenue goes past Rs 1,000 crore in Q4, riding on family scooter RiztaAther Energy achieved its best financial year in FY26. The electric two-wheeler maker sold 2.63 lakh units, a 69% jump. Revenue grew 63% to...
04 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Trump likes the idea of government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Trump showed interest in government taking over companies like Spirit Airlines. He saw these moves as financial wins and a way to...
02 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy canWhile historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investme...
02 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Viksit Bharat cannot run on fossil fuels -- and 2047 is the deadlineIndia aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047 but faces risks from imported fossil fuels. A shift to clean energy is crucial for economic stability ...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt – Part 55: This old-economy giant helped power India’s past. Its big test lies aheadSome companies face disruption at the level of products. Others face it at the level of technology. That is what makes this story more comp...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
TCS Q4 drags down IT stocks; Swiggy cofounder exitsShares of IT companies declined on Friday as TCS earnings failed to lift investor sentiment. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
10 Apr, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
India pulls out of Russian-backed Mali lithium project over security risks: ReportIndia is pulling out of a lithium project in Mali. Security risks and political instability in the West African nation are the main reasons...
12 Feb, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Lithium Americas stock skyrockets 94% after Trump administration seeks equity stake in Canadian minerLithium Americas stock jumped after the Trump administration said it may take a small ownership stake in the company. The move is linked to...
24 Sep, 2025, 08.46 PM IST
FAA issues safety alert on lithium batteries as airlines tighten rules for electronic devicesThe FAA has warned about safety risks from lithium batteries on airplanes. With more passengers carrying electronic devices, airlines and r...
10 Sep, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
Reliance on China for lithium holding back India’s EV battery push: Maruti Suzuki ChairmanMaruti Suzuki's Chairman, RC Bhargava, highlights lithium sourcing risks from China. This dependence discourages investment in Indian batte...
26 Aug, 2025, 05.34 PM IST
IIT-Madras team developing cheaper, safer alternative to Li-ion batteries"Zinc-air batteries can potentially play a role in the global transition toward sustainable energy due to their numerous advantages. Zinc, ...
25 Mar, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swingsRising demand from EVs and batteries has changed the perception of lithium from a niche metal into a closely-tracked commodity which attrac...
20 May, 2024, 09.55 AM IST
Who wants the precious mine? A lot is going on in India on critical minerals frontIndia Inc is seeking incentives for mining and processing the 30 critical minerals that the Centre has identified as crucial for economic g...
18 Jul, 2023, 02.02 PM IST
NITI Aayog mulls EV policy review to reduce dependence on ChinaWhile India's total lithium-ion imports rose to $2.31bn in April 2022-January 2023, of which 75% were from China, the discussions have gain...
16 Apr, 2023, 11.56 PM IST
- New plating technology to make batteries safer
Tokyo, Feb 25 (IANS) A team of researchers has developed a new plating technology that can curb some of the potential dangers posed by lith...
25 Feb, 2018, 10.32 AM IST
- Smartphone batteries emitting over 100 toxic gases: Scientists
London, Oct 21 (IANS) Not just catching up fire or exploding as you sleep next to them, dozens of dangerous gases are being produced by the...
21 Oct, 2016, 11.10 AM IST