India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
India's EV battery demand to grow 10 times to 200 GWh by 2032: IESAIndia's electric vehicle battery demand will surge tenfold by 2032. This growth presents significant opportunities in component localizatio...
14 May, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
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
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
Maharashtra govt clears mega projects of ₹2.56 lakh crore in key sectors like solar, electronics and green energyMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved special incentives for 18 large projects totaling ₹2.56 lakh crore. The investments a...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
India’s Latin America moment: Building capacity in a volatile regionIndia is expanding its role in Latin America. Beyond trade, Indian companies are now building vital infrastructure like pipelines. This shi...
17 Mar, 2026, 08.01 AM 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
Govt stresses on potential of exploration licence regime in unlocking critical mineral reservesThe government is emphasizing the transformative potential of exploration licenses to unlock India's critical mineral reserves, encouraging...
08 Apr, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
India-Argentina forge agreement for Lithium exploration & miningIndia and Argentina have signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in lithium exploration and mining investment. This partnership aims to streng...
19 Feb, 2025, 06.17 PM IST
India seeking energy, lithium investments in ArgentinaIndia aims to expand investments in Argentina's mining, gas, and oil sectors, particularly focusing on lithium, for its energy transition. ...
29 Jan, 2025, 08.55 PM IST
Coal India signs pacts with global firms for potential investment in critical minerals projectsCoal India Ltd signed non-disclosure agreements with international companies to explore investments in critical mineral projects, including...
05 Aug, 2024, 07.36 PM IST
Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with U.S. companyCoal India Ltd, in collaboration with a U.S. firm, is exploring lithium blocks in Argentina to secure battery material supplies under the U...
18 Jun, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
India considers incentives for lithium processingIndia is contemplating providing incentives to private companies to establish lithium processing facilities in an effort to develop its lit...
09 May, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
India faces uphill battle in Lithium mining and explorationRitabrata Ghosh, Vice President - Corporate Ratings & Sector Head at ICRA, emphasizes that China currently dominates 65% of the lithium pro...
21 Jan, 2024, 05.42 PM IST
Union Cabinet approves royalty rates for critical and strategic minerals including lithiumThe Union Cabinet has approved royalty rates for critical minerals in India. The decision comes as the government prepares to auction criti...
11 Oct, 2023, 05.25 PM IST
NMDC in talks with Australia's Hancock for lithium miningIndian iron ore miner NMDC Ltd is in talks with Australia's Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd for lithium exploration and mining. Separately, NMD...
02 May, 2023, 12.28 PM IST
Lithium: A welcome energy lodestoneThe J&K resource is the second find. In 2021, preliminary surveys on surface and limited sub-surface by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for...
13 Feb, 2023, 12.13 AM IST