New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Critical minerals are set to shape India's energy, technology and industrial future, with industry leaders stressing the need for urgent action to bridge gaps.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the India Mining Summit 2025, Arun Misra, Chairman of the CII National Committee on Mining and CEO of Hindustan Zinc Ltd, said that India is moving in the right direction.

"Because lots of mineral options are happening, the NMET (National Mineral Exploration Trust) fund has been created, lots of new exploration companies have been recognised, so I think it's on the right step," Misra said.

Calling critical minerals central to India's transition story, Vilas Tathwadkar, Chief Technology Officer of Hindalco Industries, hig...