Under the agreement, NLC India and KABIL will collaborate on the identification, acquisition, and development of strategic and critical mineral assets globally. The partnership is aimed at strengthening India’s access to key minerals essential for high-tech and clean energy industries, including electric vehicles, electronics, defense manufacturing, and renewable energy infrastructure.

NLC India is engaged in the business of mining lignite and generating power using lignite as well as renewable energy sources.

The company reported consolidated net profit jumped 42.57% to Rs 797.59 crore on a 13.24% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 3,825.61 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q1 FY25.