Indian EVs at risk! Delay in Beijing’s rare earth magnets can decelerate auto sector growth; China tightens export rules – Times of India

Indian EVs at risk! Delay in Beijing’s rare earth magnets can decelerate auto sector growth; China tightens export rules – Times of India

India’s car industry could be in trouble as China’s stricter control over rare earth magnet exports and shipment clearances delays may slow down electric vehicle production, Crisil Ratings said.The rating agency said that a disruption of even over a month can affect EV launches, production and push back the sector’s growth trajectory.Rare earth magnetsRare earth…

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EV supply chain strain: Maruti Suzuki cuts e-VITARA production, rare earth magnets bottleneck worsens after China export curbs – Times of India

EV supply chain strain: Maruti Suzuki cuts e-VITARA production, rare earth magnets bottleneck worsens after China export curbs – Times of India

India’s largest automaker Maruti Suzuki is slashing the production forecast for its upcoming electric SUV e-VITARA, amid a critical shortage of rare earth magnets, according to industry sources. The company now aims to roll out 8,000 units by September, down sharply from the originally planned 26,000+ units.The automaker, however, plans to meet its full-year production…

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