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India Seeks Upgrade on US Pact
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India Seeks Upgrade on US Pact

India is pushing to upgrade its strategic pact with the United States on critical minerals, aiming to secure a stronger supply chain of essential materials for advanced technologies, electric vehicles (EVs), and clean energy solutions. Critical minerals, such as rare earth elements, are crucial for industries like electronics, renewable energy, battery manufacturing, and the defense sector, making them a priority for India as it seeks to expand its green energy and technology-driven industries.

The current pact between India and the US facilitates cooperation in sourcing, processing, and developing a reliable supply of critical minerals, ensuring resource security for both nations. Upgrading the agreement would likely encompass more comprehensive measures to bolster the supply chain, provide greater access to critical resources, and strengthen technological exchanges, particularly in sectors like EV batteries, semiconductors, and renewable energy infrastructure.

This move is also seen as part of India’s broader strategy to support its decarbonization goals, as critical minerals are essential for renewable energy technologies. With the global demand for these materials rising rapidly, India is keen to secure a robust supply network, especially as it aims to position itself as a hub for battery manufacturing and electric vehicle production. Enhanced cooperation with the US would further strengthen India’s capability to meet the demands of its growing green energy sector and contribute to both countries' climate change mitigation efforts.

The upgraded pact could also boost trade relations between India and the US, deepening their strategic partnership in a sector vital for future technologies. It reflects India’s proactive stance in securing resources critical for its energy transition and economic development.

India is pushing to upgrade its strategic pact with the United States on critical minerals, aiming to secure a stronger supply chain of essential materials for advanced technologies, electric vehicles (EVs), and clean energy solutions. Critical minerals, such as rare earth elements, are crucial for industries like electronics, renewable energy, battery manufacturing, and the defense sector, making them a priority for India as it seeks to expand its green energy and technology-driven industries. The current pact between India and the US facilitates cooperation in sourcing, processing, and developing a reliable supply of critical minerals, ensuring resource security for both nations. Upgrading the agreement would likely encompass more comprehensive measures to bolster the supply chain, provide greater access to critical resources, and strengthen technological exchanges, particularly in sectors like EV batteries, semiconductors, and renewable energy infrastructure. This move is also seen as part of India’s broader strategy to support its decarbonization goals, as critical minerals are essential for renewable energy technologies. With the global demand for these materials rising rapidly, India is keen to secure a robust supply network, especially as it aims to position itself as a hub for battery manufacturing and electric vehicle production. Enhanced cooperation with the US would further strengthen India’s capability to meet the demands of its growing green energy sector and contribute to both countries' climate change mitigation efforts. The upgraded pact could also boost trade relations between India and the US, deepening their strategic partnership in a sector vital for future technologies. It reflects India’s proactive stance in securing resources critical for its energy transition and economic development.

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