'They will give old tech': DRDO chief tells why transfer of technologies wont help IndiaDRDO chief Samir V Kamat highlighted the critical challenge of a 10-15 year material development cycle lagging behind shrinking system deve...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
What are 'rare earths' for?US is hosting a key meeting on critical minerals with European Union ministers and others. The focus is on rare earths, essential for moder...
04 Feb, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Govt notifies Rs 7,280-crore scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in IndiaIndia is launching a major initiative to boost its manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets. The government has approved a Rs 7,280 cr...
16 Dec, 2025, 10.42 PM IST
What are 'rare earths' for?The EU plans to boost European production of critical raw materials, including rare earths, to lessen reliance on China, which recently res...
03 Dec, 2025, 07.07 AM IST
An auto holy grail: Motors that don't rely on Chinese rare earthsAutomakers are urgently seeking alternatives to rare-earth metals, primarily sourced from China, due to supply chain vulnerabilities and ge...
25 Nov, 2025, 10.19 AM IST
India to roll out incentives for local rare earth magnet production: HD KumaraswamyIndia is proactively reducing its reliance on Chinese rare earth magnet supplies by introducing fiscal incentives to boost local manufactur...
12 Sep, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
Rare earths not so rare again, India averts crippling crunch: Anatomy of a near-disasterChina has lifted export restrictions on rare earth magnets to India, offering relief to key sectors like automobiles and renewable energy. ...
20 Aug, 2025, 12.11 PM IST
Mahindra to pursue engineering actions to address rare earth magnet shortage issue: Group CFOMahindra & Mahindra is proactively managing potential rare earth magnet supply disruptions caused by China's export restrictions. The compa...
03 Aug, 2025, 10.21 AM IST
Electronics makers hit by gold compound import curbs after China rare earth squeezeIndia's electronics industry is struggling. Restrictions on rare earth magnet exports from China are hurting the sector. New import curbs o...
06 Jul, 2025, 03.40 PM IST
Govt, industry, academia working to resolve issues concerning rare earth magnets: Meity officialThe Indian government, industry, and academia are collaborating to address challenges in producing rare earth magnets—crucial components fo...
27 Jun, 2025, 02.33 PM IST
Tata Motors says no panic yet over rare earth supplyTata Motors is actively exploring alternative sources for rare earth magnets, ensuring that China's export restrictions haven't disrupted i...
24 Jun, 2025, 04.42 PM IST
Over 21,000 jobs in audio electronics segment at risk due to China's rare earth curbs: Elcina estimatesChina's export restrictions on rare earth metals, crucial for audio electronics, threaten over 21,000 jobs in India. This disruption forces...
22 Jun, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
Alarms ring at speaker, wearables, TV makers on Chinese rare-earth squeezeChinese export restrictions on rare earth metals are creating problems for Indian electronics manufacturers. Companies rely on these metals...
19 Jun, 2025, 06.42 AM IST
Rare earth magnet supplies for certain applications may taper off by mid July: ReportIcra reports potential rare earth magnet shortages for automotive applications by mid-July 2025 due to China's export restrictions and ship...
12 Jun, 2025, 05.46 PM IST
We got rare in abundanceGrappling with export curbs on rare earth magnets from China, India must liberate itself by plugging into its critical minerals through pol...
12 Jun, 2025, 01.30 AM IST
The complexity of transforming rare earths from mine to magnetWestern companies are trying to develop supplies of processed rare earths that are required for the green energy revolution. Although these...
02 Aug, 2023, 06.17 PM IST
Gravity-defying shoes to simulate walking on the moon!The shoes named '20:16 MoonWalker' contain strategically inserted magnets at the base to create a force field, leaving wearers light on the...
07 Feb, 2016, 04.44 PM IST