April 2025
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China’s Position in the Global Critical Minerals Landscape
For China, critical minerals are not just components of industrial supply chains — they are strategic assets essential for achieving national development goals, ensuring technological leadership, and advancing the global energy transition. Minerals such as lithium, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth elements form the backbone of China’s efforts to lead in new energy industries, digital…
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Securing India’s Critical Minerals: Strategy and Policy Outlook
As India accelerates its transition towards clean energy, digitalisation, defence modernisation, and advanced manufacturing, the demand for critical minerals, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and rare earth elements, is growing rapidly. These minerals are essential for the development of batteries, solar panels, electric vehicles, semiconductors, and defence systems. Recognising their strategic importance, this report…
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Argentina’s Lithium: The White Gold of the 21st Century
As the global economy marches toward decarbonization, critical minerals like lithium have assumed center stage in discussions on energy transition, technology sovereignty, and sustainable industrial development. Argentina, endowed with some of the world’s largest lithium reserves, has become a pivotal player in this landscape. Understanding the economic, geopolitical, and environmental significance of Argentina’s lithium is…
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Critical Minerals & Strategic Alignment of Environment Social Governance (ESG) Practices for Corporates and Investors
The global economy is undergoing a profound transition toward electrification, renewable energy, and decarbonization. At the heart of this transition lies an intensifying demand for critical minerals—lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements, and more. As the strategic significance of these minerals rises, so does the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks in shaping…
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From Mines to Markets to Geopolitics: The Economic Importance of Critical Minerals
Mineral economics has emerged as a pivotal discipline in the age of clean energy transition, geopolitical uncertainty, and supply chain realignment. Mineral economics is no longer a back-office technical field—it is now central to national strategy, industrial competitiveness, and investment planning. As the world races toward a net-zero future and strategic autonomy, those who understand…
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India’s Real Estate Sector: A Strategic Market Research Report
India’s real estate sector is undergoing a transformative shift—driven by policy reforms, urban demand, and the formalization of major developers. Whether you’re an equity investor, a homebuyer, a market researcher, or a policy enthusiast, understanding the performance, strategy, and financial health of India’s top listed real estate companies is key to staying ahead of the…
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Exploring Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Dubai
Back in 2008, the U.S. housing market came crashing down like a house of cards. At the time, it felt like the safest bet—you buy a house, watch it grow in value, and maybe earn some rent in the meantime. What could go wrong? A lot, it turns out. Prices fell almost 30%, millions of…
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Understanding Key Housing Concepts: FSI, Carpet Area Before Buying a Home
Buying a house is one of the most significant financial decisions in an individual’s life. Whether it’s for personal use or as an investment, the decision requires careful evaluation of several factors beyond just price and location. Many technical terms in real estate—like FSI, carpet area, built-up area, super built-up area, and more—can be confusing…
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RERA: Protecting Consumers & Investment in India’s Real Estate
Housing is more than just a basic necessity—it represents financial security, stability, and a dream for millions of families in India. With rapid urbanization, rising incomes, and increasing migration to cities, the demand for housing has surged, making real estate one of the most significant sectors in the Indian economy. However, for decades, homebuyers have…