World Bank has a $19 billion gameplan to expand its critical minerals business in five yearsWorld Bank President Ajay Banga has set a target to quintuple the lender’s critical minerals business over five years, with financing proje...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
ReNew CEO warns China reliance puts energy transition at riskChina's dominance in solar panel production, controlling approximately 90%, poses risks to the global transition towards renewable energy a...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
The US has $100 billion to break China’s rare-earth grip. Can it stop Beijing from holding America’s supply chain hostage?The United States can access up to $100 billion in loans for developing its critical minerals industry. Despite this financial resource, it...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Bessent urges World Bank to end restrictions on upstream oil, gas financingUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the World Bank to ease restrictions on oil and gas financing, support deep-sea mining, and reform...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
India, Canada talks gaining momentum, to conclude CEPA negotiations this year: SidhuBoth countries aim to increase bilateral trade to $70 billion by 2030, doubling the current figure. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal al...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
India working to develop China ties again, says Piyush GoyalIndia's commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal highlighted ongoing efforts to improve relations with China while maintaining strong ti...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
‘Middle powers’ grapple with new survival strategies under Trump eraMiddle-power countries like India, Canada, and the UK are navigating a transformed global landscape. They face challenges from supply chain...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Donald Trump has ambitious oil drilling plans for Greenland: Why extraction could be delayed for decadesDonald Trump has announced intentions for large-scale oil and mineral exploration in Greenland, emphasizing its potential resources. The an...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
'Don't worry': Piyush Goyal sends a message to the world on India-US tiesAt the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal shed light on the promising future of India and the U...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
AI in Supply Chain Management: Building resilient, predictive and efficient operationsSupply chain leaders are under pressure to anticipate disruptions, manage costs and respond to shifting demand. AI offers new ways to conne...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
India-Chile trade negotiations: A quiet and strategic deal beyond tariffsIndia and Chile are progressing with negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance trade relations. The agreem...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
In 2023, Mana Battery pursued anode-free sodium batteries; in 2026, it raised $10.15 million to build a China-independent supply chainFounded in 2023, the Colorado-based company is led by co-founder and CEO Tyler Evans. The latest funding round was led by Voyager Ventures,...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Govt likely to finalise critical minerals stockpiling policy in a monthMines Secretary Keshav Chandra indicated that a policy on stockpiling critical minerals will be announced soon. This initiative is designed...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
US state Montana governor pitches India partnerships in quantum, aerospace, biosciences & critical mineralsMontana has a cluster of around 80 quantum and photonics companies, and is keen to work with Indian institutions and firms on research, tec...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Sanctions, tariffs turn into policy instruments, sometimes weaponised: P K MishraP K Mishra highlighted the impact of geopolitical tensions on global markets and economic vulnerabilities. He mentioned that India is diver...
03 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Critical minerals emerge as key India-Canada trade opportunity amid supply chain diversification: Trade Minister Maninder SidhuCanada sees an opportunity to support India's supply chain diversification through critical minerals, particularly for the country's growin...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
India needs its own criticality assessment framework for critical mineralsIndia cannot risk its industrial ambitions and environmental commitments by having a static framework, particularly when the global order i...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.13 AM IST