The Daily Brief How Chinese magnets are crushing Indian motors
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Jun 13, 2025 Geopolitical tensions between China and India are impacting the auto industry, especially with China restricting magnet exports. The discussion shifts to Bengaluru's new Transferable Development Rights system, enabling land acquisition without cash compensation, and its efforts to improve urban development. Additionally, the podcast highlights rising agricultural stock levels in India for rice and wheat, contrasting it with Paytm's stock struggles due to misinformation, and showcases a strategic merger aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in the energy sector.
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China's Rare Earth Monopoly
- China controls over 85% of the world's rare earth processing and over 90% of rare earth magnets production.
- This dominance enables China to leverage supply restrictions as economic and strategic pressure globally.
India's Auto Sector Impact
- Indian auto makers face halted production due to China's choke on rare earth magnet exports.
- Maruti Suzuki cut EV production by two-thirds before bookings started, highlighting urgent supply issues.
Responding to Supply Challenges
- Indian auto companies plan to send delegations to negotiate magnet supply with China.
- Diversify supply chains and invest in domestic rare earth magnet production long term.