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An FTA no one is talking about can give India a strategic edge

While high-profile trade negotiations such as the India–US trade framework and the long-pending EU–India trade deal continue to dominate headlines, another free trade agreement is…

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In 2023, India identified more than 20 minerals, including lithium, as "critical" for its energy transition and to meet rising demand from industry and the infrastructure sector. (HT)
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India said to be in talks with four countries for critical minerals deals| Business News

India is in talks with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands over deals to jointly explore, extract, process and recycle critical minerals, as New Delhi…

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India supports FORGE initiative, a successor to US-led Mineral Security Partnership: EAM Jaishankar at Critical Minerals Ministerial

India has extended its support to the Forum on Resource, Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE), a newly launched initiative unveiled at the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial, which…

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India US trade deal: EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio welcome new pact; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals

New York/Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio “welcomed” the trade deal reached between President Donald Trump and Prime…

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India, Chile FTA talks will be closed soon; to open up critical minerals sector: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: The negotiations between India and Chile for a free trade agreement (FTA) will be concluded soon, and the pact will provide greater access…

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Rare earths: From China dependence to self-reliance — what Budget 2026 must deliver

Budget 2026 Expectations: With Budget 2026 around the corner, rare earths are emerging as a litmus test of India’s strategic and industrial ambition. As major…

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Budget 2026: FICCI pushes for strenghtening ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence, critical minerals

Industry Body FICCI has laid out recommendations for the upcoming Union Budget, with a pointed push towards further strengthening ‘Atmanirbharta’ in the defence industry, electronics…

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Vaishnaw likely to attend critical minerals meet in US
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Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to attend US critical minerals meet amid China’s supply-chain weaponisation

New Delhi: India is likely to be represented by minister of electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw at a key meet on critical minerals that the…

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GI, Carbon Tax & IPR on Top in Jan Talks with EU
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GI tag, carbon tax & intellectual property rights on top for India in January trade talks with EU

New Delhi: India and the European Union are slated to hold talks in early January on a range of trade and regulatory issues, including geographical…

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India, Canada can deepen ties in AI, critical minerals, nuclear energy: Piyush Goyal

India and Canada have “a lot of potential” to work together on critical minerals, nuclear energy and artificial intelligence (AI), commerce and industry minister Piyush…

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