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The Indian government will fast-track critical mineral recycling reforms, earmarking nearly 34,000 crore rupees for development initiatives, incentive schemes, and advanced recovery technologies to reduce import dependence.

Formosa Chemicals and Fibre Corp. stock benefited from rising PTA and petrochemical prices on September 21, 2026, amid a broader market gain of 1.14 percent on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

Karnataka faces power cuts due to a daily demand surge of up to 3,000 MW, reaching a peak of 20,094 MW. Poor monsoons and high temperatures strained supplies, prompting officials to seek short-term power purchases.

At SEMICON India 2026, 25 collaborations were announced across the chip value chain, focusing on local manufacturing of gases, chemicals, advanced packaging, and power electronics to strengthen domestic semiconductor capabilities.

Bajaj Auto's two-wheeler exports surged 50 percent year-on-year to 11,00,827 units in the April-August period of FY27, driven by strong entry-level motorcycle demand, putting the company on track for a record year.

Chicago soybean and corn prices rose on Monday as traders anticipate a meeting between U.S. and Chinese presidents, which could potentially increase Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural supplies.

Vedanta Aluminium's Jharsuguda SEZ has become India's second-largest SEZ goods exporter, contributing $3.5 billion in exports and 6 percent of the nation's total SEZ goods exports for 2025-26.

The Coal Ministry is launching the 16th round of commercial mine auctions to boost domestic production. Past rounds successfully auctioned 147 mines, attracting ₹55,000 crore in capital investments.

Indian steel exporters secured duty-free access for 2.8 million tonnes of annual exports to the EU, front-loading trade agreement benefits and helping safeguard over 80 percent of shipments ahead of the formal FTA.

India and Chile are working towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to deepen trade, which exceeded USD 5.6 billion in 2025, offering vast opportunities across multiple sectors like automobiles and renewable energy.