August 15, 2026 12:50 PM
MMDR Amendment Bill to ensure long-term stability, boost investment in mining sector
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by both Houses of Parliament on August 13, seeks to bring greater stability, certainty and predictability to India’s major minerals sector and encourage investment in mining. The amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 is aimed at creating a more stable fiscal regime for the sector while supporting the government’s objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the broader vision of Vik...