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Govt pushes rare-earth magnet capacity, India seeks control over critical manufacturing inputs: Shaktikanta Das

IN · 2026-10-05

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Key takeaway

India moves to build domestic rare-earth permanent magnet capacity after China's October 2025 export controls exposed critical dependence.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerChina's October 2025 expanded export controls on rare-earth permanent magnets expose global dependence on Chinese supply, prompting India to respond with a domestic capacity-building push.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe Government of India initiates measures to build domestic rare-earth permanent magnet capacity, reducing reliance on Chinese imports for critical manufacturing inputs.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youDomestic magnet capacity supports downstream Indian sectors such as automobiles and electronic hardware that depend on these inputs, lowering their supply risk and input cost volatility.

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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

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