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
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
India must cut fertiliser import dependence, leverage AI and precision tech: ICAR chiefIndia is seeking self-reliance in fertilizers. Experts propose a multi-pronged approach using artificial intelligence and precision nutrien...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Rare earths provide a rare opportunityIndia is establishing rare earth corridors in four states to boost mining, processing, and manufacturing. This move aims to reduce reliance...
03 Feb, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
How the Budget could accelerate India’s critical minerals missionBudget Expectation 2026: India is aggressively pursuing critical mineral security through its National Critical Mineral Mission, aiming to ...
29 Jan, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
PM Modi reviews progress on acquisition of critical mineral assets abroad, sops for domestic recyclingPrime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed critical mineral asset acquisitions overseas. He also assessed a Rs 1,500-crore incentive scheme prom...
02 Jan, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Number of companies register for Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme for recycling critical minerals: GovtA significant number of companies have registered for India's Rs 1,500-crore incentive scheme to boost critical mineral recycling capacity....
25 Nov, 2025, 08.06 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
Critical mineral issue: Framework likely to address waste recyclingThe Union mines ministry will formalize feedstock collection for critical mineral recycling through the extended producer responsibility (E...
24 Oct, 2025, 12.04 AM IST
Supply chain, e-waste issues can hit critical mineral planA new government incentive plan for critical mineral recycling faces cautious reception from industry players. Challenges like informal e-w...
22 Oct, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
Extracting critical minerals won't cut itIndia focuses on securing critical mineral supply chains. The government approved a ₹1,500 cr incentive for recycling e-waste and lithium-i...
14 Sep, 2025, 11.08 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 1,500 crore sops for critical mineral recyclingThe cabinet committee has approved a Rs 1,500 crore incentive for critical mineral recycling. This scheme spans six years, from FY26 to FY3...
03 Sep, 2025, 07.48 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 1,500 crore scheme for critical mineral recyclingThe Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500 crore scheme. It will boost recycling of critical minerals. The scheme aims to strengthen India’s d...
03 Sep, 2025, 07.43 PM IST
Incentive scheme for recycling of critical minerals on anvil, says OfficialEarlier, the government had approved a Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission, envisaging a total outlay of Rs 34,300 crore spre...
06 Jun, 2025, 04.15 PM IST
India to formalise incentives for critical minerals recycling this year, sources sayIndia is set to launch recycling incentives for 24 critical minerals, including lithium and cobalt, to bolster its green energy transition....
08 Apr, 2025, 02.18 PM IST
More battery storage beasts than Li-ionThe global annual demand for Li-ion batteries is expected to grow from 730 GWh to 5,100 GWh by 2030. This five-fold increase is driven by d...
04 Aug, 2023, 12.51 AM IST
NITI Aayog proposes incentives for processing and refining of minerals in lithium-ion batteriesNITI Aayog has proposed incentives in the form of tax benefits and a production linked incentive scheme to encourage production and refinin...
01 Aug, 2023, 06.15 AM IST