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India Regional Energy Cooperation Expands Across South Asia

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November 4, 2026
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India is expanding energy cooperation with smaller Asian countries by connecting electricity markets, infrastructure and regional partners. Nepal’s electricity exports to Bangladesh through India’s power grid illustrate how New Delhi is creating additional trading options, potentially reducing dependence on a single supplier and strengthening the bargaining position of neighbouring countries. Regional Energy Connectivity Creates New […]

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Critical Minerals Policy to Support Key Industries

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October 10, 2026
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The government is likely to announce its Critical Minerals Policy within a month to help secure supplies of resources required by strategic sectors such as defence, aerospace and energy. The policy is nearing finalisation, Mines Secretary Keshav Chandra said. “We are on the verge of finalising the policy on stockpiling of critical minerals which will […]

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CEPA to Drive India-Canada Trade Growth

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October 8, 2026
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India and Canada are looking to deepen their India-Canada economic ties through a renewed focus on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Energy, critical minerals, clean technologies, science, space, resilient supply chains and talent mobility are also emerging as key areas of cooperation. Both governments are working towards concluding CEPA by the end of 2026. […]

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NALCO Fly Ash Pilot Plant Unlocks Rare Earth Riches

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August 19, 2026
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NALCO Fly Ash Pilot Plant has begun operations in Bhubaneswar. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) commissioned the indigenous facility to strengthen research in industrial residue valorisation. Critical mineral recovery sits at the core of this effort. NALCO CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh inaugurated the plant on Tuesday. The facility sits at the company’s Research & Technology […]

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Critical Minerals Drive: India Opens 67 Blocks to Germany

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August 18, 2026
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India and Germany are working towards joint development of critical minerals blocks. The Indian government has shared a list of 67 critical mineral mining blocks with Germany. Gottfried von Gemmingen, Head of Economic Cooperation and Development at the German Embassy in New Delhi, confirmed this in an interview with Energy Watch. “German companies are encouraged […]

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Nuclear Energy Capacity to Reach 100 GW in India by 2047

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August 17, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047 as India works to strengthen its long-term energy security. In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, PM Modi also announced an Rs 85,000-crore push for offshore resource exploration. He said nuclear energy, critical minerals, offshore resources […]

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Critical Mineral Security Bill Seeks Stable Mining Framework

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August 14, 2026
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The critical mineral security agenda is set to gain support from the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The legislation aims to modernise India’s mineral governance, encourage exploration and strengthen domestic mineral supply. It also seeks to create a more predictable fiscal framework for the mining sector. Critical Mineral Security and Mineral […]

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Rare Earth Magnet Scheme Targets 6,000 MTPA

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August 14, 2026
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The Centre has received 20 bids in response to a global tender to establish integrated Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) manufacturing facilities in India. The scheme targets 6,000 MTPA of domestic capacity through five beneficiaries, with each eligible for up to 1,200 MTPA. Backed by a Rs 7,280 -crore financial outlay, the initiative aims […]

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India-Namibia Trade Opens New FinTech Opportunities

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August 13, 2026
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India and Namibia have agreed to strengthen India-Namibia trade and investment ties, with a stronger focus on value addition, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, services, renewable energy and digital payments. The two countries will also set up investment focal points and new working groups to expand business cooperation. India-Namibia Trade Moves Towards Value Addition The decision followed […]

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New MMDR Bill Proposes Wider Mineral Mining and Trading Reforms

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August 10, 2026
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The government has introduced the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing several changes to India’s mining framework. The Bill seeks to give mining leaseholders greater flexibility, support exploration of critical and strategic minerals and expand opportunities for the development and trading of mineral resources. The proposed legislation […]