GLOBAL SUPPLIES

International Battery Metals (IBAT) achieves breakthrough lithium production in Utah with a water-efficient DLE method. Producing 5,000 tons annually, it targets varied deposits like China's and recycles over 98% of water from the Great Salt Lake.

Eight mines in countries such as Tanzania, Angola, Malawi and South Africa are expected to start production by 2029 and contribute 9% of global supply, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

The late monsoon arrival and heat waves have led to a projected 5% year-on-year inflation in June, driven by rising food and fuel prices. Central banks worldwide are incorporating climate risks into their models, as supply shocks from climate change...

The goal is to forge an actionable roadmap for enhancing US-India collaboration in the critical minerals domain.

The core elements of the plan include getting foreign companies to invest in chipmaking in the United States and finding other countries to set up factories to finish the work.

Saurabh Mukherjea of Marcellus Investment Managers emphasizes India's transformative investment themes: democratized opportunities, the $300 billion China +1 chance, and women's empowerment. India outperforms China in consistent compounder returns. ...

A surge of Chinese plastic supply is threatening to overflow in the face of weak domestic demand, morphing into a fresh trade challenge for the rest of the world.

There are several major factors that create a natural limit to how much of a supply chain can be exfiltrated from China, even if sweeteners like free land, tax breaks and cheap utilities are on offer.

India's $250 billion IT services industry is facing sluggish hiring, but a bright spot is emerging in Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D). Demand for ER&D services is surging, driving a 15% increase in recruitment for these roles. Staffing fi...

TVS Mobility's subsidiary, SI Air Springs, has acquired Roberto Nuti Group to enhance its global market position and product range. The acquisition will enable them to leverage their distinctive skills and expertise in suspension systems, fostering ...

Facing severe droughts, Morocco's farming sector struggles with plummeting wheat yields, impacting fruit and vegetable exports and widening income disparities.

​Visaman Global Sales is likely to finalise the share allotment process later today. Investors can check the status of Visaman Global Sales by logging in to the official website of the registrar, which is Link Intime India in this case.

The intensifying upheaval in shipping is prompting carriers to lift rates while raising the specter of waterborne gridlock that could again threaten retailers with product shortages during the make-or-break holiday shopping season. The disruption co...

Declines in foreign direct investment in China highlight the emergence of indigenous Chinese firms like BYD Co. and CATL, which are not major exporters but play a crucial role domestically.

Jashvik Capital, an India-based private equity firm, has acquired a minority stake in Futura Surgicare, a Bangalore-based medical products, consumables, and devices player, founded by A.D. Setty in 1994. Futura Surgicare is a leading Indian manufact...

Global supply lines are shifting for more resilience. Geopolitical developments put India at an advantage. Will demographic dividend finally create value for India?

The water crisis is being caused due to outdated supply infrastructure and mismanagement. Solutions are needed that leverage technology.

Global investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure is set to hit $2 trillion this year, twice the amount going into fossil fuels, an International Energy Agency report showed. Total energy investment is expected to exceed $3 trillion fo...

India's recent free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association presents significant trade opportunities with the EU. However, Indian businesses must comply with new EU supply chain laws to sustain and grow in Europe. Key legislative ch...