Rare-earth magnets are essential for electric motors in vehicles, drones, and trains, forming the backbone of modern, ...

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

Niron Magnetics aims to use cheap, widely available materials to make magnets for EVs and wind turbines. The motor in your vacuum cleaner and the one in your electric vehicle likely have at least one ...

India hopes to make its own rare earth magnets for domestic use [Bloomberg via Getty Images] In November 2025, India approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) plan that could help it to cut its dependence ...

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In November 2025, India approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) plan that could help it to cut its dependence on China in one of the most strategic corners of the global supply chain: rare earth magnets.