India working on FDI clarifications for foreign money from its land-border neighboursIndia is clarifying foreign direct investment rules for bordering nations. These clarifications will guide investors from countries sharing...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
FM Sitharaman cites financial sector boom to woo Canadian investorsIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sees collaboration opportunities with Canadian banks and fintech firms. She noted India's robus...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
JSW MG seeks PHEV tax incentives, targets 70% localisation by 2027JSW MG Motor India is pushing for lower taxes on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The company targets 70% localization for its Windsor and...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewaterWest Virginia University researchers are extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage. This process cleans up environm...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
In 2021, scientists tested 20 bonnethead sharks at Florida State and found they use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate: Study suggests sharks may have a magnetic mapSharks possess an incredible ability to roam the expansive oceans, utilizing the Earth's magnetic field as their guide. Recent studies have...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
India’s rare earth push must go beyond magnets to build a China-independent supply chainIndia’s rare earth strategy must extend beyond magnet manufacturing to build a resilient, China-independent supply chain, EY-Parthenon part...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
India must turn Chinese investment into trade leverageIndia grapples with a persistent trade imbalance with China, a significant structural challenge. Embracing Chinese investment presents a st...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Astronomers looked into the void of space—and watched light do something unthinkableAstrophysicists detected light polarization around a distant magnetar. This observation confirms a quantum vacuum hypothesis from nearly ni...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Govt approves 31 proposals worth Rs 7,877 crore under electronics component schemeThe approvals are aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing of electronic components and strengthening India’s electronics supply chain, acc...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
From dairy machines to AI factory: L&T is future-proofing its empireLarsen & Toubro is entering a new phase of diversification, using its engineering, infrastructure and financial strength to build technolog...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Govt's Rs 7,280 crore rare earth magnet scheme draws 20 bids, including L&T, Coal India, ReNewTwenty bids were received for the government's rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme. This initiative aims to establish 6,000 metric tonne...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
L&T rejigs its digital infra business, transfers Vyoma.AI for Rs 1,400 croreLarsen & Toubro is transferring its data centre and cloud services business to Vyoma.AI. This significant restructuring involves a ₹1,400 c...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
L&T plans to manufacture rare-earth magnets in India to challenge China’s dominanceLarsen & Toubro is planning to bid for India’s incentives to manufacture rare-earth magnets domestically, people familiar with the matter s...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Sarvam raises $75 million; Ather trims losses in Q1AI startup Sarvam will raise $75 million as part of a larger funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
03 Aug, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
China's rare-earths weapon is losing its forceThe imposition of rare-earth export controls by China is sparking an unexpected global movement toward industry independence. This escalati...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Next ECMS tranche may greenlight rare earth magnet plantsRare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), made using elements like neodymium and dysprosium, are essential for modern electronics manufacturing...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST