Countering China: India eyes Rs 1,345 crore scheme on rare earth magnets; Indian companies express interest – Times of India

The Ministry of Heavy Industries Secretary, Kamran Rizvi, confirmed that the draft scheme for processing rare earth magnets has been distributed. (AI image) Amidst ongoing supply choke for rare earths from China, India has announced its plans to develop rare earth magnets domestically. The government has allocated Rs 1,345 crore towards establishing domestic production capabilities…

EV supply chain strain: Maruti Suzuki cuts e-VITARA production, rare earth magnets bottleneck worsens after China export curbs – Times of India

India’s largest automaker Maruti Suzuki is slashing the production forecast for its upcoming electric SUV e-VITARA, amid a critical shortage of rare earth magnets, according to industry sources. The company now aims to roll out 8,000 units by September, down sharply from the originally planned 26,000+ units.The automaker, however, plans to meet its full-year production…