The Metals & Mining sector is now at the core of India’s growth and energy-transition ambitions. As the country advances toward a $5 trillion economy and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, demand for essential minerals—ranging from iron ore, aluminium, and copper to lithium, rare earths, and other critical minerals—is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Policy reforms such as the Critical Minerals Policy, the draft Mines & Minerals Act 2025, and the Offshore Areas Rules 2024 have reshaped the investment environment, unlocking significant opportunities for private players, technology partnerships, and global capital. Supported by initiatives like PM Gati Shakti, Make in India 2.0, and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India is positioning itself not only as a major market but as a global centre for exploration, processing, and sustainable value creation.

Simultaneously, a strong sustainability imperative is transforming the sector. ESG compliance, decarbonisation, and responsible resource management are no longer optional but central to long-term growth. Mining companies, PSUs, and private operators are increasingly adopting digital technologies, automation, and circular-economy models to deliver greener, more efficient, and socially responsible operations. In this context, The Economic Times Infra Global Metals & Mining Summit 2026 convenes policymakers, PSU leaders, industry executives, investors, and innovators to define India’s pathway toward a future-ready, competitive, and climate-aligned metals and mining ecosystem that contributes meaningfully to both national development and global progress.