India’s rare earth boost: Govt approves Rs 7,300 crore scheme; aim to diversify away from China – The Times of India

The government has moved a step closer to boosting India’s self-reliance in rare earth magnets, with a key panel approving a Rs 7,300 crore scheme to support local manufacturing. These…

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Rare earth elements: China’s grip on critical metals and why the world depends on them – Explained – Times of India

India’s ambitions in electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and clean energy may face critical challenges due to its limited domestic production of rare earth elements (REEs), despite holding sizable reserves. China…

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Reducing acute dependence, countering China’s near monopoly: India readies Rs 5,000 crore scheme for rare earth minerals – Times of India

The incentives in India’s proposed programme will be distributed through a reverse bidding mechanism. (AI image) India is readying a plan to reduce its acute dependence on China for rare…

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