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Government Approves ₹28 Billion Program for Lithium and Nickel Processing
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Mercom India reported on 4 Nov 2026: Government Approves ₹28 Billion Program for Lithium and Nickel Processing.
Read the full story on Mercom IndiaThe Union Cabinet has approved a ₹28.14 billion (~$297.06 million) capital expenditure (CAPEX) support program to promote domestic processing of lithium, nickel and other critical minerals.These minerals find use in sectors such as electric mobility, battery energy storage,…
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