World & BusinessIndia plans its first mineral exchange
The Economic Times says the government aims to use the exchange to enable transparent trading and market-based price discovery.
TLDR
The Economic Times, citing an official, said on September 22, 2026, that India's first mineral exchange may begin operating by the next financial year. The government aims to enable transparent trading and market-based price discovery. The outlet also reports that mineral production rose to ₹1.86 lakh crore in FY26.
India plans its first mineral exchange
The Economic Times says the government aims to use the exchange to enable transparent trading and market-based price discovery.
TLDR
The Economic Times, citing an official, said on September 22, 2026, that India's first mineral exchange may begin operating by the next financial year. The government aims to enable transparent trading and market-based price discovery. The outlet also reports that mineral production rose to ₹1.86 lakh crore in FY26.
