Indian carmakers scramble in face of China rare earth curbs

Shortage of key magnets could come 'very soon' if export freeze continues

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For India, exports of rare earths to the country from China have remained frozen, industry executives say. (Source photos by Reuters and Tata Motors)

SAYAN CHAKRABORTY

BENGALURU -- Indian automakers are feeling the pressure from Beijing's curbs on the export of rare earth minerals and magnets, with production halts set to come "very soon" if shortages persist. That would be particularly unfortunate timing for automakers already wrestling with slowing sales.

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