China export curbs hit: India seeks to secure rare-Earth supply chain, push for self-reliance in critical minerals
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 () India is bolstering its rare-earth material supply chain to reduce reliance on imports, especially from China, for critical components in EVs, electronics, and defense. Inter-ministerial meetings are addressing the entire value chain, from mining to refining, with potential amendments to mining regulations to boost domestic production.
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