The cargo on the ‌Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya ‌was ⁠purchased by state-run Indian Oil ⁠Corp.NS and is heading to India

Demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel is expected to surge with the growth of electric vehicles, battery storage and clean technologies

The move is aimed at unlocking deep-seated and critical minerals that are otherwise uneconomical to extract separately.

The allocation of ₹1.63 lakh crore to agriculture—up 7 per cent over last year’s revised estimates—reinforces the government’s commitment to farm income resilience

The move aligns with the High-Level Committee framework to enhance domestic production, reduce imports and promote commercial exploration in India’s coal sector

It enables businesses across India, particularly MSMEs and small-volume buyers, to view, book and lock transparent, real-time metal prices in the rupee