Authorities will designate 17 critical minerals needed for national security and tighten monitoring and analysis on their supplies. South Korea is seeking closer cooperation with China on critical mineral supply chains, its trade ministry said on Thursday, as Seoul unveiled plans to secure stable supplies of rare earths needed for cutting-edge technologies. The announcement comes… Continue reading South Korea seeks critical minerals ties with China after joining US trade bloc
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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Q3 FY26 profit up 40% as margins improve
On a sequential basis, PAT rose 32.3 per cent from ₹98.77 crore in the September quarter. New Delhi: Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA) on Thursday reported its standalone profit after tax increased to ₹130.67 crore in the December quarter of financial year 2025-26 (Q3 FY26) marking a 40.3 per cent rise from ₹93.14… Continue reading Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Q3 FY26 profit up 40% as margins improve
Government sharply cuts EV charger benchmark prices to boost green mobility
Government sharply cuts EV charger benchmark prices to boost green mobility. The Centre has sharply reduced the benchmark prices for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, a move that could significantly lower subsidy outgo and accelerate the rollout of public charging infrastructure across the country, LiveMint reported. According to the report, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has… Continue reading Government sharply cuts EV charger benchmark prices to boost green mobility
UAW, Volkswagen reach tentative deal at Tennessee plant
The agreement provides workers with a 20 per cent pay increase over the contract. Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative agreement on their first contract at a plant in Tennessee, nearly two years after workers voted in favor of joining the labor group, the union said Wednesday evening. The agreement provides workers… Continue reading UAW, Volkswagen reach tentative deal at Tennessee plant
Jaishankar meets Rubio as India & US seek to reset strategic ties, eye pact on critical minerals
They discussed formalising bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration, mining and processing. External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday in a deliberate effort by both sides to move ties beyond a narrowly transactional trade agreement and anchor it in longer-term strategic priorities, notably critical minerals, supply chains and… Continue reading Jaishankar meets Rubio as India & US seek to reset strategic ties, eye pact on critical minerals
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: The 718 debacle – how Porsche endangers Audi’s vision of the future012312
Audi boss Döllner, Concept C: The manager wants to realign the struggling premium brand with the sports car. Photo: PR (2) Düsseldorf, Stuttgart. Michael Leiters has been running Porsche since the beginning of the year. His mission: to save the sports car manufacturer, whose model range is not convincing enough buyers, especially in the important… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: The 718 debacle – how Porsche endangers Audi’s vision of the future012312
Paracoat Products Launches Agro-Material Composite Granules at Plast India Expo 2026
Paracoat Products Limited unveiled agro-material reinforced polypropylene composite masterbatch granules at Plast India Expo 2026, running from February 5-10 in New Delhi. The composite granules utilize agricultural waste from jute, bamboo, wheat, and rice cultivation as bio-fillers, designed to reduce plastic consumption by up to 50 percent. The company reports the material produces 24 percent… Continue reading Paracoat Products Launches Agro-Material Composite Granules at Plast India Expo 2026
ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 Opens with Focus on Aftermarket Growth
The sixth edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 commenced on February 5 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, marking the opening of India’s largest automotive aftermarket exhibition. The three-day event features more than 870 exhibitors across 51,000 square meters of exhibition space, with significant international participation. The trade fair targets wholesalers, distributors, parts traders, workshop professionals, service… Continue reading ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 Opens with Focus on Aftermarket Growth
TAGMA India to Host Die & Mould India Expo 2026 in Mumbai
The Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India will organize the 14th edition of Die & Mould India Expo from April 21-24, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon. The biennial exhibition serves as the primary platform for India’s tooling and mould-making industry, bringing together technology providers, manufacturers, and industry professionals. TAGMA India, which… Continue reading TAGMA India to Host Die & Mould India Expo 2026 in Mumbai
Kia India Partners with BPCL to Expand EV Charging Network to 15,000+ Points
Kia India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to expand its public electric vehicle charging network to over 15,000 touchpoints nationwide. The partnership, formalized during India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, will add more than 3,000 BPCL charging points to Kia’s K-Charge ecosystem. The expanded network aims to address range… Continue reading Kia India Partners with BPCL to Expand EV Charging Network to 15,000+ Points