India doubles down on domestic production of critical minerals

IANS | July 30, 2025 9:21 AM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) In order to boost domestic production and reduce India’s dependence on imported lithium, cobalt and other key materials required for EV batteries, the government has taken several significant steps, including the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and enhancing the exploration of critical minerals.

IMF revises India’s GDP growth upward to 6.4 pc for FY26 and FY27

IANS | July 29, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) India is projected to see 6.4 per cent GDP growth in FY26 and FY27, with both numbers revised slightly upward, reflecting a more benign external environment than assumed in the April reference forecast, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) report said on Tuesday.