September 6, 2025

Author - Trishala Sancheti

Trishala is a Research Fellow in India Foundation. Her research interests include state building, infrastructure development, connectivity and energy. Her focus particularly lies on Northeast India, Central Asia and East Europe.

PSUs: India’s Best Bet to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains in Africa

As the world moves towards greater expanded defence capabilities, the development of renewable energies along with rapid digitisation and innovation in everyday technology products, the Indian PSUs have once again stepped up to secure access to 30 critical minerals identified by the government as required resources for India’s economic development and strategic resilience.