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The Indian government is considering a PLI-style incentive to promote domestic manufacturing of rare earth magnets. These magnets are critical for EVs, renewables, and defence. The move follows China’s export restrictions and seeks to reduce India’s import dependence.
The Indian government is working on a production-linked incentive (PLI)-style framework to support the local manufacturing of rare earth magnets. These magnets play a vital role in strategic industries including electric vehicles, wind turbines, consumer electronics, and defence systems. The initiative is part of a broader push to reduce India’s reliance on Chinese imports and strengthen self-reliance in critical materials.
Discussions are currently ongoing between government agencies and industry stakeholders to structure an incentive programme that can support both short-term assembly needs and long-term full-scale production capabilities.
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Policy in planning: A PLI-style scheme for rare earth magnets
Target sectors: Electric vehicles, renewable energy, defence
Current dependence: China processes over 90% of global supply
Trigger event: China’s export restrictions since April 2025
Focus: Magnet assembly, processing, and full-scale local production
Incentive structure: Aimed at small and large enterprises
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Rare earth magnets—especially high-performance ones such as neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets—are crucial components in clean energy systems, automotive motors, aerospace technology, and electronics. Their global supply chain is currently dominated by China, which accounts for about 90% of processing capacity.
India has some rare earth reserves, but limited domestic manufacturing capacity. A national scheme could help convert raw materials into finished magnet products locally, creating a value chain that serves multiple industries.
While no formal draft policy has been released yet, proposals under discussion involve direct financial support, tax rebates, and grants for setting up processing and assembly units. The plan may unfold in phases, with near-term backing for magnet assembly and mid-to-long-term investment in indigenous manufacturing infrastructure.
Component | Details |
Type of Incentive | PLI-like financial support |
Covered Enterprises | Small, medium, and large manufacturers |
Timeline | Short-term (assembly) and long-term (full-scale) |
Application Sectors | EVs, defence, renewables, electronics |
Dependency to Address | Over 90% on China for rare earth magnets |
The proposed scheme comes at a critical moment for India’s industrial policy. After China restricted exports of rare earth materials in April 2025, global supply chains have started diversifying. India, with its own mineral reserves and growing demand for clean tech, is seeking to establish itself as a reliable alternative.
A successful policy rollout could significantly enhance local value addition, support energy transition goals, and reduce exposure to external supply disruptions in critical raw materials.
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Source: CNBCTV18
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