PLI, duty incentives soon for Lithium, Nickel processing units in IndiaThe proposed scheme, which is close to securing approvals, will offer production-linked incentives and waive import duties on capital goods...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
India’s trade strategy: Moving beyond FTAsCurrently, India’s FTA utilisation rate hovers around 25% compared to 70-80% in developed economies.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
L’Oréal adds Innovist to cart; HealthQuad's new fundHappy Friday! Personal care giant L’Oreal has acquired a majority stake in Innovist in India’s biggest D2C deal. This and more in today’s E...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
HealthQuad raises Rs 550 crore, eyes Rs 1,700 crore fundHealthQuad has secured Rs 550 crore for its third fund. The venture capital firm aims to raise Rs 1,700 crore to back early-growth companie...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
'Respect market economy': China rebuts G7 on critical minerals"China's efforts to standardise and improve its export control system are in line with international practices," foreign ministry spokesper...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyardThe United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad allia...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aimsGlobal leaders at the G7 summit have united in their support for Ukraine, vowing new sanctions against Russia. President Trump indicated a ...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materialsAmerica is investing heavily in its chip industry. The US government has given a massive $500 million to SandboxAQ. This company will devel...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
How India can win in a rewired global economyIndia is poised to gain from global supply chain shifts. Strategic neutrality and domestic focus are key. The nation must build robust buff...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
NLC India bags critical mineral block in TelanganaIn a stock exchange filing, the company said NLC India has been "declared as preferred bidder for critical and strategic mineral block auct...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Importers fret over China's new critical mineral frameworkNew Chinese regulations on mineral resources are causing worry for Indian businesses. Beijing is linking vital mineral supplies to its nati...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India trusted partner in quantum computing, supply chains: US officialIndia is a trusted partner for the US in key technology areas like quantum computing and supply chains. US Under Secretary of State Sarah R...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
View: US-India relations need more than Trump calls and warm wordsMarco Rubio's visit aimed to mend US-India ties, emphasizing strategic importance amid political challenges. While progress was noted in ar...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
India & US sign framework on critical supplies; G4 on boardIndia and the US have signed a crucial agreement for cooperation on critical minerals and rare-earth supply chains. This move aims to ensur...
27 May, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Aiming at China, Quad announces massive USD 20 bn critical minerals frameworkThe Quad nations have launched a critical minerals cooperation framework. This initiative pledges up to USD 20 billion in capital to streng...
26 May, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Quad vows to invest $20 billion towards critical minerals supply chainsIndia, Australia, Japan, and the US are pooling up to $20 billion to bolster critical minerals supply chains. This initiative aims to reduc...
26 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST