DPIIT issues updated SOP for processing FDI applicationsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has streamlined Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal processing wit...
05 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
G7 trade ministers set to meet but not discuss latest US tariff threatG7 trade ministers gather in Paris to tackle critical minerals and small package trade issues. The ongoing Middle East conflict's economic ...
05 May, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clashA U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth elements from industrial mining waste, a move supported by a $50 million i...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
No serious LPG supply shortage reported by auto component makers so far, says govtAddressing an inter-ministerial briefing here on the recent developments in West Asia, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Indust...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Breaking China’s rare earth monopoly will define the next industrial eraChina dominates the global supply of rare earths, essential for modern technology and climate transition. This dominance creates geopolitic...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
India to invite bids for Rs 7,280 crore rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme on March 20India is gearing up to revolutionise its rare earth magnet production landscape. A new manufacturing scheme will soon be announced, invitin...
19 Mar, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Govt extends localisation deadline for EV bus, truck motors under PM E-Drive schemeElectric truck and bus manufacturers have been granted a six-month grace period for localization mandates under the PM e-drive initiative. ...
16 Mar, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Japanese company Proterial plans to make magnets & more in IndiaProterial, a Japanese supplier of advanced materials, is exploring India as a site to manufacture rare‑earth magnets and cutting‑edge EV ma...
28 Feb, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
China green flag up: 4 Indian cos can import rare earth magnetsChina has restarted supplying heavy rare earth magnets to India after a six-month halt. This brings relief to Indian companies in electric ...
31 Oct, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
China seeks India's assurance on no heavy rare earths diversion to USChina demands assurances from India regarding heavy rare earth magnets. These critical components will only be shipped if India guarantees ...
09 Oct, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
China drought of rare earths to India in focus for Xi-Modi meetIndia’s automakers face a crippling shortage of heavy rare earth magnets as over 50 import applications remain stuck in China since April, ...
30 Aug, 2025, 04.05 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
Hyundai says no impact on production due to rare earth magnet shortageHyundai Motor India assured on Wednesday that its production remains unaffected by the rare earth magnet shortage. K S Hariharan, Head of I...
30 Jul, 2025, 05.32 PM IST
Rare earth, LAC, Dalai, Pakistan could figure in India-China talksS. Jaishankar's visit to Beijing marks the first since the Galwan clash, aiming to address critical issues like de-escalation in Ladakh and...
14 Jul, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
Ford forced to idle multiple US plants on China magnet shortageFord faced factory shutdowns in the US recently. This happened because of a shortage of rare earth minerals. These minerals are vital for c...
28 Jun, 2025, 10.07 AM IST
Rare earth, rarer nod: Indian firms’ magnet waitlist doubles in 2 weeks, sends industry into supply tailspinThe number of India-based companies awaiting rare earth magnet procurement licences from China has nearly doubled to 21. This delay, follow...
15 Jun, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
India looking for other magnet sources after China's curbs on rare earth metalsIndia is negotiating with China to secure supplies of permanent magnets made from rare earth minerals, crucial for manufacturing cars, elec...
10 Jun, 2025, 12.43 AM IST