India is negotiating with China for the procurement of permanent magnets made from rare earth minerals. The government is also exploring alternative supply channels and domestic sources to reduce dependence on China.
A report by advisory firm Primus Partners has outlined a comprehensive five-pillar blueprint to localise the production of rare earth magnets in India, which is aiming to secure the country's electric vehicle (EV) future and reduce its near-total dependence on Chinese imports.
Technology giant Apple has announced a major push to expand its manufacturing base in the United States, including a decision to exclusively use rare-earth magnets made in the country.
Key focus areas included cooperation in aerospace science and technology, including the establishment of a modernised wind tunnel facility, production of small aircraft piston engines, and joint development in carbon fibre technology, additive manufacturing, and 3D printing. Both sides also
Gauba stressed that India possesses large reserves of rare earth minerals, but there is an urgent need to "rapidly explore, survey, mine and process them."
In a significant stride towards establishing digital sovereignty, the central government's ambitious semiconductor mission is being hailed as a transformative step in securing the country's control over its digital infrastructure.
Foreign ministers from the Quad nations, Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, convened in Washington earlier this month and unveiled a robust strategy designed to counteract China's coercive influence in the Indo-Pacific, as reported by The Japan Times on July 2.
The active participation of state governments in rare earth exploration and processing can significantly contribute to regional economic development and India's self-sufficiency in critical mineral value chains, according to a recent research report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 22: India-based Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company and the world's largest integrated zinc producer, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 30th June 2025 on 18th July 2025. The company registered its highest ever first quar
Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO of Kinetic Green, has called for government intervention in the rare-earth materials issue, stating that while the Indian electric (EV) vehicle sector has managed to cope in the short term, it will face significant challenges ahead, as "it's not easy
While talking to ANI, the union minister said, "For this, the Indian government has also started some PLI schemes to encourage it. We are paying attention to this subject. The Prime Minister has continuously discussed this subject. Recently, during his visit to 5 countries, discussions were