In a move expected to ease India’s shortage of rare earth materials, several Indian companies have received clearance from China to import rare earth magnets. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed on Thursday that licenses have been granted to select Indian firms for the imports.

At least three companies—Continental India, Hitachi, and Jay Ushin—have received initial approval to import the magnets, which are critical components for India’s automotive and electronics sectors.

These are the first import approvals since China tightened export controls on rare earth magnets in April, a step that had disrupted supply chains and affected key industries in India. Officials said the move is expected to ease some of the pressure on manufacturers, particularly e

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