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India is a country in South Asia and the world's most populous nation, with over 1.4 billion people. Its capital is New Delhi, and its largest city is Mumbai. India operates as a federal parliamentary democratic republic, with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The economy is one of the largest globally by both nominal and purchasing-power-parity measures, driven by services, manufacturing, agriculture and a rapidly expanding technology sector. Key exports include pharmaceuticals, petroleum products, gems and jewellery, textiles, chemicals and increasingly, digital services. India is a major producer and consumer of agricultural commodities, including rice, wheat, sugar, cotton, tea and spices, and is the world's largest producer of milk. The country is also a significant importer of energy, minerals and edible oils. India's currency is the rupee. The nation is a member of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, BRICS and the G20, and plays an influential role in regional and global economic forums. Since economic liberalisation in the early 1990s, India has emerged as a key destination for foreign investment and a growing hub for manufacturing and innovation.

India News


LNG vessel in Canada
Canada optimistic about concluding trade talks with India by year-end, minister says
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

Canada is optimistic about concluding negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India by year-end, the country's Minister for International Trade said on Saturday.... 


Gold jewellery
India gold demand stays muted as buyers await lower prices; China premiums steady
18th September 2026 By: Reuters

Gold demand in India stayed subdued this week as buyers held back purchases in anticipation of lower prices, while premiums in China remained steady, supported by robust investment demand.... 


Motus’ vehicle sales boosted by broadened Chinese, Indian portfolio
18th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

The sale of Chinese and Indian brands in Motus’ South African retail business increased by more than 200% in the 2026 financial year compared with the year before, says CEO Ockert Janse van... 


An image of coal stockpiles
Local circulating fluidised bed adoption lags international trends
18th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Power plants using circulating fluidised bed (CFB) technology have not gained momentum in South Africa’s power generation landscape, despite experiencing increased uptake internationally and... 


BHP coal heap
Indian utilities' August coal imports surge to 15-month high as heat boosts demand
17th September 2026 By: Reuters

Indian power producers' coal imports in August rose to a 15-month high as a heat-wave and lower hydropower generation boosted electricity demand, prompting utilities to turn to costly overseas... 


Mikhail Nikomarov,
Opinion: Africa's biggest opportunity is not its minerals but the leverage they create
17th September 2026

In this opinion article, Mikhail Nikomarov, a partner and associate director at BCG Johannesburg, argues that African countries do not need to capture every stage of every value chain to benefit... 


Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
16th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse has described moves under way to transfer ownership and control of Eskom’s grid assets to an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) in... 


Metallurgical coal pile
India's met coke imports set for record despite anti-dumping levy
15th September 2026 By: Reuters

India's met coke imports are set to reach a record high this year despite an anti-dumping levy imposed in July, as domestic shortages and strong demand from pig iron producers fuel higher overseas... 


E3's Clearwater field pilot plant
E3 Lithium signs MoU to supply lithium carbonate to India's Epsilon CAM
15th September 2026 By: Reuters

Canada-based E3 Lithium said on Monday it signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with battery materials maker Epsilon for the potential supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate... 


LNG vessel
LNG demand in China and India expected to recover when Mideast war ends
15th September 2026 By: Reuters

China and India's LNG imports are likely to rebound from multi-year lows once the Middle East supply crunch ends and prices ease, industry executives expect, reversing a pick-up in coal and oil use... 


Omnia's head office in Gauteng
Omnia receives R21.8bn buyout bid from India-headquartered group
14th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE- and A2X-listed Omnia has announced that Solar SA Investments has made an offer to acquire all of Omnia’s issued ordinary shares in an all-cash transaction valued at R21.8-billion, after which... 


Chevron gas infrastructure
Chevron eyes Argentina, Mediterranean for global LNG growth, deal with India
14th September 2026 By: Reuters

Chevron is looking to expand its global gas portfolio from Argentina to the Mediterranean to meet growing demand from buyers concerned about energy security due to the crisis in the Middle East,... 


Indian coal power plant
Nearly a third of India's coal power plants have critical low fuel stocks
11th September 2026 By: Reuters

Nearly a third of India's coal-fired power plants are operating with critically low fuel stocks despite government efforts to boost supplies, as an extended spell of hot weather keeps electricity... 


Imports putting pressure on vehicle, component production – Metair
11th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

Rising vehicle imports from China and India are placing pressure on production volumes at South Africa’s local vehicle manufacturers, with this pressure spilling over to component manufacturers,... 


NEXT COOLING MD Roger Rusch spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Engineered cooling solutions for global markets
9th September 2026

NEXT COOLING is a global leader in cutting edge cooling technologies, with offices in Switzerland, South Africa, India, Australia and Italy, delivering cooling towers, air cooled condensers, and... 


Steel smelting
Indian steel prices set to rise further on coking coal costs, demand revival
8th September 2026 By: Reuters

Indian steel prices are expected to rise further in the coming weeks as a post-monsoon pickup in infrastructure and automotive demand tightens the market while higher coking coal costs lift... 


Coal in rail wagon
India ramps up coal rail shipments as power plant stocks dwindle
7th September 2026 By: Reuters

India is increasing coal shipments by rail to power plants after fuel inventories at several generators fell to critically low levels, the coal ministry said on Monday. The increase in rail... 


Rare earth oxides
China rare earth firms halt some US shipments over geopolitical worries, sources say
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

Some Chinese rare earth suppliers are declining to ship to the US for fear of repercussions from Beijing, three sources said, underscoring how access to the materials remains an issue for the US... 


Coal mine in India
Coal India to sell 10% stake in unit Mahanadi Coalfields' IPO
2nd September 2026 By: Reuters

Coal India, the world's largest coal producer, is selling a 10% stake in Mahanadi Coalfields through the fully owned subsidiary's initial public offering (IPO), draft papers filed with the market... 


Graphite electrodes
Graphite electrode manufacturer GrafTech shuts Mexican plant
1st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed graphite electrode manufacturer GrafTech has announced the permanent closure of its Monterrey graphite electrode facility in Mexico. The planned closure is intended to better align the... 


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