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Maruti has magnet stock till July, looking for alternatives: Chairman

R C Bhargava says commercial battle helps neither Indian nor Chinese companies

Maruti Suzuki, Bhargava
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The company has already announced a reduction in the production schedule of the eVX, its maiden electric vehicle, which was slated for domestic launch in July but is already being exported to Europe.

Surajeet Das Gupta Delhi

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Maruti Suzuki has stocks of rare earth magnets imported from China that will last only until the end of July. The company will prepare a contingency plan, including exploring alternatives, if the ongoing issue remains unresolved by then.
 
Asked about the impact of China not clearing imports of rare earth magnets — an item for which automotive companies must now seek a licence — Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava said: “We have stocks of rare earth magnets till July-end, and everyone, including us, is hopeful that China will resume supplies. We are also looking at alternatives, but there is