India has started its first pilot plant for Nd-Fe-B rare earth permanent magnets at ARCI, Hyderabad—aiming to reduce massive yearly imports that cost hundreds of crores. The sintered NdFeB capacity push follows an RFP for 6,000 MTPA. This matters for EVs, wind power, defence systems, and electronics, shifting India from consumer to potential supplier.
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