October 5, 2026 10:15 AM

Govt pushes rare-earth magnet capacity as India seeks greater control over critical manufacturing inputs: Shaktikanta Das

The government is moving to build domestic capacity for rare-earth permanent magnets, which are critical for automobiles, electronic hardware and other manufacturing, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister Shaktikanta Das said at the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026. Das said the government has responded to vulnerabilities in the global rare-earth magnet supply chain by initiating measures to develop domestic capabilities in the sector, pointing to the importance of these materials for a wi...

October 1, 2026 3:49 PM

‘Resilience in an Age of Flux’: Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026 begins October 3

The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026) will be held in New Delhi from October 3 to 5 under the theme “Resilience in an Age of Flux”, bringing together policymakers, economists, academics, financial experts and international thought leaders to deliberate on emerging economic and policy challenges.   The three-day conclave will bring together more than 180 participants, including over 80 international participants from around 30 countries. The discussions will cover a range of issues...