
India bets on homegrown rare-earth magnets to curb China dependence
India approved a 73 billion rupee plan to build 6,000 tonnes of permanent magnets a year within seven years to cut reliance on Chinese magnets. While this aims to boost self-sufficiency, experts say success hinges on acquiring magnet-making expertise, securing raw materials (neodymium, dysprosium, terbium), and scaling production with competitive pricing and strategic partnerships, as China currently dominates processing and most supplies. The effort faces questions about feasibility, timing, and the ability to build a full domestic ecosystem.












