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Govt must keep non-serious firms out of magnet scheme: Sona Comstar MD
Sona Comstar MD says Centre should consider 'ring-fencing' this sector through safeguard duties in future
 "Govt must keep non-serious firms out of magnet scheme: Sona Comstar MD")
Cabinet greenlights ₹7,280 cr scheme for rare earth magnet manufacturing
The government has cleared a Rs 7,280 crore plan to build India's first integrated rare earth magnet supply chain, aiming for 6,000 tonnes annual capacity to support EVs, clean energy and electronics
 "Cabinet greenlights ₹7,280 cr scheme for rare earth magnet manufacturing")
Auto Inc seeks closer ties with Centre for critical raw materials
It is working on a plan to secure supplies for next two-three quarters
 "Auto Inc seeks closer ties with Centre for critical raw materials")
India's race for vital rare earth magnets amid geopolitical tensions
The use of high-efficiency magnets in consumer electronics, hard disk drives, renewable energy sectors, and mobility has made the material critically important to several industries
 "India's race for vital rare earth magnets amid geopolitical tensions")
Rare earths not rare, their concentration is: GSI chief Asit Saha
At present, GSI has almost 240 projects on critical minerals, including around 100 related to rare earth
 "Rare earths not rare, their concentration is: GSI chief Asit Saha")
China's rare earth curbs: No relief for EV cos as govt pushes localisation
The directive came amid growing industry concern over supply chain constraints following China's April 4 move to restrict exports of rare earth magnets
 "China's rare earth curbs: No relief for EV cos as govt pushes localisation")
Govt to launch ₹1,345 crore scheme for rare earth magnet production
The Secretary of the Ministry of Heavy Industry said that eligible manufacturers must carry out end-to-end processing-from rare earth oxides to finished magnets
 "Govt to launch ₹1,345 crore scheme for rare earth magnet production")
Mahindra, Uno Minda eye making rare earth magnets in India as China curbs bite
Mahindra and Uno Minda are exploring rare earth magnet manufacturing in India as the government considers incentives and stockpiling amid Chinese export curbs
 "Mahindra, Uno Minda eye making rare earth magnets in India as China curbs bite")
Rare-earth magnet crisis a wake-up call for auto parts makers: Acma
ACMA highlights the vulnerability in India's auto component supply chain following China's rare earth magnet curbs, urging rapid localisation to mitigate risks
 "Rare-earth magnet crisis a wake-up call for auto parts makers: Acma")
Mines, magnets and Mao: How China built its global rare earth dominance
Low environmental standards helped China become the world's low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry
Rare earth magnet shortage will be resolved soon: Toyota's Vikram Gulati
India's automobile industry is currently facing a rare earth magnet shortage after China -- which supplies over 80 per cent of India's magnet imports
 "Rare earth magnet shortage will be resolved soon: Toyota's Vikram Gulati")
Schemes planned at various levels to promote permanent magnet manufacturing
The schemes could be under the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM), announced in January
 "Schemes planned at various levels to promote permanent magnet manufacturing")
Rare earth-free EV motor 3 years away, says Montra MD Jalaj Gupta
India's automobile industry is currently facing a rare earth magnet shortage after China -- which supplies over 80 per cent of India's magnet imports -- imposed stricter export controls in April 2025
 "Rare earth-free EV motor 3 years away, says Montra MD Jalaj Gupta")
Auto industry has resilience to tackle rare earth issue: HD Kumaraswamy
The government is actively engaging with EU to ensure that concerns of Indian companies and hard-to-abate sectors are adequately addressed under CBAM, says union minister of heavy industries and steel
 "Auto industry has resilience to tackle rare earth issue: HD Kumaraswamy")
China's rare earth export curbs: Battery recyclers look to mine opportunity
India requires a variety of rare earth elements-particularly neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium-primarily for use in permanent magnets for electric vehicles
 "China's rare earth export curbs: Battery recyclers look to mine opportunity")
Electric two-wheeler firms begin test rides for light rare earth magnets
To use these on their existing models
 "Electric two-wheeler firms begin test rides for light rare earth magnets")
Dysprosium, terbium may top India's rare earth wishlist before China
Amid uncertainty over rare earth approvals from China, India pushes to secure dysprosium and terbium imports essential for magnet production in electric vehicles and wind turbines
 "Dysprosium, terbium may top India's rare earth wishlist before China")
Supply crunch: India needs a proactive strategy for rare earth security
India must also recognise that future value chains for critical minerals will be constructed, taking into account the demands of the host nations
 "Supply crunch: India needs a proactive strategy for rare earth security")
Midwest Advanced Materials bets ₹1,000 crore on rare earth magnets
Hyderabad-based MAM to start 500-tonne annual rare earth magnet output by December and invest ₹1,000 crore in three years to scale capacity and secure raw material
 "Midwest Advanced Materials bets ₹1,000 crore on rare earth magnets")
India hunts for rare earth magnet alternatives as China tightens grip
China holds around 50% of the world's rare earth reserves, 70% of extraction capacity, and over 90% of processing capability
 "India hunts for rare earth magnet alternatives as China tightens grip")
