West Bengal's Rs 4.39 lakh crore Budget under BJP aims to bury 'syndicate raj', woo investorsWest Bengal's new government unveiled a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget prioritizing fiscal restructuring and job creation. Finance Minister Swap...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
ED probes auditors, vendors for colluding with CMRL MD in Kerala money laundering caseThe Enforcement Directorate is investigating Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) for alleged money laundering, focusing on payments t...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
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
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Gujarat to introduce ‘Ultra Mega’ category in new industrial policyGujarat is introducing a new 'ultra mega' industry category. This requires at least Rs 10,000 crore investment and 3,000 jobs. The state is...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Rs 236 crore ‘Mission Queen Pineapple’ launched to boost Tripura farmers’ incomeA Rs 236 crore, three-year 'Mission Queen Pineapple, Tripura' project was launched to boost the state's GI-tagged pineapple. The initiative...
27 May, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Canada announces trade mission to India as Piyush Goyal holds talks with investors, businesses in TorontoCanada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu announced a Team Canada Trade Mission to India for November. This follows meetings ...
27 May, 2026, 12.39 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
India's 6.6% growth "very good record" amid global turmoil: Amitabh KantIndia leads global economic growth with a 6.6% GDP expansion amidst international turmoil. Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant highlights st...
07 May, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Centre approves 58 companies under critical mineral recycling schemeThe Mines Ministry has approved 58 companies under a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals as part of the...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Government announces Rs 5K cr incentive for states to expedite mining blocks' auction, operationalisationIn an effort to boost the mining sector, the government is allocating a substantial Rs 5,000 crore to states that enhance the efficiency of...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Govt amends pricing norms for low-grade iron ore to check wastage, boost steel supplyThe government has revised pricing norms for low-grade iron ore, including Banded Haematite Quartzite and Jasper, to encourage its utilizat...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Patent application filings in India rise 30.2% to 1.43 lakh in 2025-26: GoyalIndia's patent filings reached a historic high of over 1.43 lakh in FY 2025-26, a 30.2% jump. Domestic innovators led this surge, with Tami...
12 Apr, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
New scheme in works to support domestic critical mineral processing plants: Mines SecretaryIndia is launching a new scheme to boost critical mineral processing. Public sector companies will bid for four copper mines in Chile. Dome...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Vedanta extends demerger deadline to June 30Vedanta demerger: The Anil Agarwal-led company had already shifted the original deadline for the proposed demerger from March 31, 2025 to S...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
India pushes for e-waste recycling to recover critical mineralsIndia is boosting its capacity to recycle electronic waste and recover critical minerals. A new Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme will encour...
26 Oct, 2025, 12.13 AM IST