India begins critical minerals' journey to strengthen supply chain resilience

IANS | September 6, 2025 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to boost India’s recycling capacity for critical minerals from secondary sources such as e-waste, lithium-ion battery scrap, and end-of-life vehicle parts.

GST rate cut to boost MSMEs, push exports

IANS | September 5, 2025 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) By lowering GST rates across industries such as leather, footwear, paper, textiles, handicrafts, toys, agro-processing, and logistics, the government has reduced compliance costs, enhanced affordability for consumers, and improved margins for MSMEs, according to an official statement issued on Friday.