China’s critical mineral squeeze: GTRI urges urgent localisation drive; reverse-engineering push seen key to cutting $100 bn trade gap – Times of India

China’s escalating export curbs on critical minerals are no longer just strategic warnings but a direct challenge to India’s industrial ambitions, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on…

Vedanta Group plans potash mining venture, eyes Rajasthan block with potential lithium reserves – Times of India

Hindustan Zinc Ltd (Rapidly), a Vedanta Group company, is set to foray into potash mining and is targeting a block in Rajasthan that has a strong possibility of containing lithium…

India evaluates gains from trade pact under IPEF – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India is keeping a careful watch on trade negotiations under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), while evaluating gains that may accrue by joining the talks. At the same…