From Import to Investment: Predictability, Protection, and Partnership for an India–Indonesia Critical Minerals Corridor

Presentation by Subrato Ghosh, given at the India–Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference in Jakarta, highlights India’s surging demand, Indonesia’s geological potential, and the need for rigorous due diligence on battery minerals like nickel. A 90-day roadmap is proposed: fast-track guidance, pilot projects, and a bilateral working group to drive actionable investments.

The presentation notes that India’s growing critical mineral demand is rising sharply, and Indonesia’s geology offers a natural pathway for long‑term collaboration. True predictability comes not only from clear permitting and policy signals but also from rigorous, independent technical due diligence that shapes bankable agreements. Subrato underlined that unlike bulk commodities, battery minerals such as nickel, demand extensive technical due diligence — the foundation for any predictable, de‑risked investment decision. The proposed 90‑day roadmap—fast‑track guidance, pilot projects, and a bilateral working group—can convert the conversation during the conference into real investment momentum and help shift the India–Indonesia corridor from intentions to actionable partnerships.