Union Budget 26: Critical minerals mission, ₹1,500 cr exploration push & PSU expansion

India’s mining and minerals sector is undergoing a structural shift in 2026–27, moving from a traditional focus on bulk commodities toward a strategic, technology-driven model centred on critical minerals, advanced exploration and supply chain security. Budget documents show that the Ministry of Mines is being repositioned as a key enabler of India’s clean energy transition, …

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