India's Rare Earth Magnet Push Faces Supply and Tech Challenges

India is trying to make its own magnets for things like electric cars and renewable energy.

These magnets need special materials called rare earth elements, but India doesn't have all of them.

India has some capacity to make a portion of the materials, but it has to get some from other countries.

It's also hard to find places to dig up the raw materials and get the right technology.

There are environment-friendly ways to make these magnets, but the processes are closely guarded.

Some companies are starting to get involved to make their own magnets in India, too.