Budget 2026: Rare earth corridors proposed as India navigates China’s sectoral dominance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2026 speech that the government will support the mineral-rich States of Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu in establishing rare earth corridors to promote the mining, processing, research, and manufacturing of critical minerals.
1 Feb 06:30 · The Hindu