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Economic and trade cooperation remains a key pillar of India-Indonesia ties
India and Indonesia issued a joint statement on the State Visit by Prime Minister of India to Indonesia. Prime Minister Modi and President Prabowo held official bilateral talks on 7 July 2026 at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta. The official talks covered the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, defence and security cooperation, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, digital economy, science and technology, space, critical minerals, energy, agriculture, health, pharma, education, culture, tourism, youth exchanges and people-to-people ties, in addition to regional and global developments of mutual interest. They also witnessed the exchange of a number of bilateral documents, aimed at further strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
India, Australia set to seal uranium supply pact during PM Modi’s visit
Prime Minister Modi's Australia visit is set to feature a significant uranium supply pact, bolstering India's nuclear power ambitions. Discussions will also cover critical minerals, cybersecurity, and clean energy. This follows a decade-old framework and aims to deepen economic ties, building on the landmark ECTA trade agreement which has already boosted bilateral trade to $54.4 billion.
Govt scraps auction of 9 critical mineral blocks citing poor investor response
Government cancels auction of nine crucial mineral blocks due to poor investor interest and a lack of qualified bidders. This setback hinders efforts to boost domestic production of minerals vital for energy security and clean-tech manufacturing. The cancellations, a recurring issue in previous rounds, highlight challenges in attracting private investment to riskier mining ventures with high costs and regulatory hurdles.
Technology to be central to Hindustan Zinc's next phase of growth: Chairperson
Hindustan Zinc is pivoting towards becoming a future-ready energy transition company, Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar announced. The firm is significantly investing in technology like AI and automation to boost productivity and safety. Diversifying beyond zinc, the company is exploring critical minerals such as lithium and rare earth elements, essential for the growing electric vehicle market and India's industrial expansion. This strategic shift, dubbed Hindustan Zinc 2.
NLC India declared preferred bidder for critical mineral block in Telangana
The block is located in the Sangareddy district of Telangana and contains minerals that are considered strategically important for sectors such as energy storage, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
India eyes Venezuelan upstream & downstream energy sectors; Modi-Gomez explore partnership in critical minerals & mining too
India is seeking a long-term energy partnership with Venezuela. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez. Discussions covered crude oil supply diversification and cooperation in critical minerals. Both nations also explored expanding commercial ties in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and transportation. A technical team from India will visit Venezuela soon to explore opportunities further.
Sarda Energy expects strong Q1 FY27, eyes debt-free status by June: Nilay Joshi
Sarda Energy & Minerals said its power operations have stabilised after planned shutdowns, with stronger seasonal power demand expected to support Q1 FY27 performance as the company advances expansion and debt reduction plans.
Global power equations to shift further towards energy, critical minerals: Former Vedanta Group CEO
Global power is shifting towards energy security and resource control. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping industrial supply chains. Critical minerals are becoming as vital as oil was. Countries controlling these resources will gain leverage. India must accelerate domestic exploration and build processing ecosystems. Future economic strength depends on securing energy and critical minerals.
Sarda Energy & Minerals consolidated net profit rises 45.90% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 0.85% to Rs 1240.31 crore
Sarda Energy Q4 Results: Profit jumps 46% despite muted revenue growth
Sarda Energy reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter profit and operating margins, with EBITDA growth outpacing revenue expansion as the company rebounded from a softer performance in the previous quarter.
Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Netherlands: Here is why it is important to India
PM Narendra Modi visits the Netherlands May 15 to 17, India and the Netherlands sign multiple MoUs on strategic partnership, minerals, energy, agriculture, health, customs and education
Centre approves 58 companies under critical mineral recycling scheme
The Mines Ministry has approved 58 companies under a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals as part of the National Critical Mineral Mission. The scheme aims to build domestic recycling capacity for materials from lithium-ion batteries, e-waste and industrial scrap to reduce import dependence and support clean energy and manufacturing.