India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

We've seen a few hybrid tablet stylus/ballpoint pens kicking around, but the Polar Pen, with its barrel made out of rare earth magnets, takes the absolute biscuit. Michelle Starr Science editor ...

The president made the comment while discussing how every day products such as vehicles and computers require magnets to operate, and to support his administration's threat of high tariffs on goods ...

China’s far-reaching rules already affect manufacturers of semiconductors, cars and many other products. They will soon become much broader. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from Beijing Starting over a ...

India hopes to make its own rare earth magnets for domestic use [Bloomberg via Getty Images] In November 2025, India approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) plan that could help it to cut its dependence ...

In November 2025, India approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) plan that could help it to cut its dependence on China in one of the most strategic corners of the global supply chain: rare earth magnets.