Khanij Bidesh India Ltd

India

Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) is an Indian consortium actively pursuing stakes in lithium projects, including investments in SQM's Mount Holland and Andover projects in Australia. The company focuses on strategic participation in the mining and mineral exploration sector to secure critical lithium resources for the global market.

CCI Score

9.44

-0.01% May 31

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KABIL Pursues 20% Stake in SQM Lithium Projects via Non-public Discussions

Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), a government-backed state firm, is reported to be in secret discussions with Coal India Ltd, Oil India Ltd, and ONGC Videsh to secure a 20% stake in SQM’s Mount Holland and Andover Lithium Projects in Australia as part of a $600 million deal.

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OBJECTOR

Khanij Bidesh India Ltd is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

MAR

28

2025

KABIL Pursues 20% Stake in SQM Lithium Projects via Non-public Discussions
-13.75

Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), a government-backed state firm, is reported to be in secret discussions with Coal India Ltd, Oil India Ltd, and ONGC Videsh to secure a 20% stake in SQM’s Mount Holland and Andover Lithium Projects in Australia as part of a $600 million deal.
-20

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

The non-public nature of the discussions involving KABIL, a government-backed entity, raises concerns about transparency and accountability in political engagements. This opacity can contribute to reduced public oversight, which is problematic from an anti-authoritarian perspective.

Sources claim that Indian state firms are interested in SQM’s lithium projects in Australia
-5

Economic and Structural Influence

March 28

KABIL’s strategic move to secure critical lithium resources, while aimed at enhancing national energy security, is conducted through opaque channels. This lack of transparency in significant economic decisions contributes to concerns over democratic accountability and structural influence.

Sources claim that Indian state firms are interested in SQM’s lithium projects in Australia
MAR

28

2025

KABIL Pursues Stake in SQM's Australian Lithium Projects
20.00

Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) is leading an Indian consortium to secure a 20% stake in SQM's Mount Holland and Andover lithium projects in Western Australia, a deal estimated at $600 million. This move is part of a strategy to diversify India’s lithium imports away from its traditional reliance on sources linked to authoritarian influences.
JAN

15

2024

KABIL Signs Historic Lithium Exploration Agreement in Argentina
22.07

On January 15, 2024, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) signed an agreement with Argentina’s state‐owned CAMYEN to secure exploration and exploitation rights for five lithium blocks in Catamarca province. The signing ceremony was attended by top government officials, including India’s Union Minister of Mines, emphasizing the strategic importance of the project for diversifying India’s critical minerals supply and supporting energy transition.
+30

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

The agreement was signed in a high-profile ceremony with key government figures, reflecting transparent and politically engaged behavior. This public-political collaboration enhances bilateral ties and supports national strategic interests, aligning with progressive policy goals.

Press Release: Press Information Bureau
+20

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 28

The agreement demonstrates responsible business practices through a formal, transparent arrangement for strategic mineral exploration. This initiative supports India's energy transition efforts and its drive to secure critical resources in an orderly manner.

Press Release: Press Information Bureau
+25

Economic and Structural Influence

March 28

By securing exploration rights for lithium in Argentina, KABIL enhances India’s strategic economic interests. This move helps diversify supply chains for critical minerals and strengthens bilateral economic ties, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable resource framework.

Press Release: Press Information Bureau