New Delhi, July 7 -- India and Australia are poised to deepen their economic partnership beyond traditional trade, with critical minerals expected to emerge as the next major pillar of bilateral cooperation under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), according to a report by Rubix Data Sciences released ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia this week.

The report said the visit comes at a time when the two countries are strengthening collaboration in trade, investment, clean energy and strategic supply chains. It noted that the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which came into force in 2022, has significantly improved market access for businesses in both co...