India’s EV sector looks promising despite obstacles: Report

India’s adoption rate of electric vehicles (EVs) is still low at 2.5 percent, far below the 30% target set for 2030. According to Moody’s assessment, legislative initiatives including extending domestic lithium-ion production and granting import tariff exemptions for essential battery components are essential for growth. India’s passenger car sector is showing indications of resurgence despite

Coal India plans to begin mining of lithium

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) is mulling entering into the mining of critical minerals, including lithium. CIL plans to get a block from the government for exploration and once lithium reserves are proved, the PSU would go for mining, the official said. Lithium is the ‘cosmic’ mineral which is needed as part of the country’s

Cathay Cargo receives IATA’s CEIV lithium batteries accreditation

The airline-specific CEIV Li-batt accreditation joins Cathay Cargo’s existing mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments, which include a full range of fire containment bags (FCBs) and fire-resistant containers (FRCs).