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    India-Chile trade negotiations: A quiet and strategic deal beyond tariffs

    India and Chile are progressing with negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance trade relations. The agreement will focus on sectors such as digital services, critical minerals, and investment. Both nations seek to diversify their trade partnerships and reduce reliance on single markets, particularly in mineral exports.

    Behind bigger price tags hides a fault line in India’s growth story

    India’s consumer durables face a third price hike in 2026 as copper, steel, aluminium, resin, logistics and energy costs surge. LG, Daikin, Voltas, Samsung and Godrej are raising appliance prices ahead of Diwali. The pressure exposes India’s dependence on imported components and highlights why deeper localisation, domestic manufacturing and stronger supply chains are critical to containing global cost shocks.

    India reopens Zambia talks to secure critical minerals: Report

    India has resumed talks with Zambia to explore investment opportunities in critical minerals. Officials from India's Ministry of Mines held preliminary discussions with Zambian officials recently. India is also evaluating investment opportunities in several other countries for mineral supplies. The nation seeks raw materials to meet rising demand from its growing economy. Africa, and Zambia specifically, can play an important role in meeting India's needs.

    Adani's Kutch Copper eyes ₹3,100 cr ebitda in FY27

    Adani Group's Kutch Copper smelter is set to generate substantial earnings next fiscal. Full operational capacity is anticipated within three months. The company plans to double its smelting capacity with further investment. This expansion will position Kutch Copper as a major player in India's copper refining sector. Recent agreements aim to secure crucial ore supplies for future operations.

    Budget 2026 and India’s bid for a rare earths power shift

    Budget 2026 Expectations: India is treating rare earths as a key strategic test case to loosen China’s grip on the sector, with the focus sharpening ahead of Budget 2026. Experts say the budget must prioritise de-risking private investment—through easier financing, tax incentives and assured offtake agreements—to scale up mining, processing and downstream manufacturing. The push is seen as critical to meeting India’s infrastructure build-out and energy transition goals.

    Critical Minerals, Cycles and Strategy: Why India should bet on Argentina

    India and Argentina are deepening cooperation on critical minerals. This partnership is crucial for India's future growth in electric vehicles and renewable energy. Argentina offers vital resources like lithium and copper. India's investment aims for long-term supply security and cost stability. This collaboration is a strategic move to secure essential materials for India's industrial and defense needs.

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