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flag India triples rare earth magnet funding to cut China dependence, boost local production and diversify supply chains.

flag India is expanding its rare earth magnet manufacturing incentive program to ₹7,000 crore ($788 million), nearly tripling its previous funding, to reduce reliance on China amid tightened Chinese export controls. flag The plan, pending cabinet approval, will support five companies with production-linked and capital subsidies, encourage overseas mining partnerships, and promote research into magnet-free motor technologies. flag With domestic production covering only a fraction of India’s annual neodymium oxide needs, the government aims to boost local manufacturing and diversify supply chains. flag Global suppliers from South America, Africa, and Australia are offering to help meet demand. flag The move aligns with international efforts to secure critical mineral supplies for electric vehicles, renewables, and defense.

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