MMDR Amendment Bill Aims to Bring Long-Term Stability to Major Minerals Sector

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A NITI Aayog assessment this February found that, under a net‑zero scenario, mineral demand will be 51% higher than under current policy. In other words, dependence deepens, not eases, precisely as India races to build EVs, batteries, defence platforms and renewable capacity.

MMDR Amendment Bill Aims to Bring Long-term Stability to Major Minerals Sector

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by both Houses of Parliament on August 13, aims to bring greater certainty and stability to India's major minerals sector by creating a more predictable fiscal regime and encouraging investment in domestic mining, the Ministry of Mines said. Business News | MMDR Amendment Bill Aims to Bring Long-term Stability…

MMDR Amendment Bill Aims to Bring Long-Term Stability to Major Minerals Sector - Business News Week

New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, marking a significant policy step aimed at creating greater stability and predictability in India’s major minerals sector. Passed on August 13, the legislation amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, […] The post MMDR Amendment Bill Aims to Bring Long-Term Stability to Major Mi…