… explicit goal is to counter China's dominance, which … million contribution. The move follows China's expansion of export … world's mine and refinery for the elements of the … industry; it is protecting its capacity to innovate and defend itself …

… a push for upgrading refinery capacity as a catalyst to assist … Gas and Chemicals at Deloitte India, and an observer of … for refineries, help with LPG under-recoveries With India seeking … up new projects and improving refineries,” the industry executive stated …

… ’s heavy reliance on China for critical industrial components … imports of battery components from China were interrupted. It estimates … per cent of global refining capacity for critical minerals used … closely tied to developments in China — a dependence that …

… agreements with Asian allies, particularly with Japan and South … global AI supercomputer capacity, compared to China’s 14%. … India often rely on Chinese APIs. The U.S.-China … refinery signals intent but remains several years from production. Deals with Malaysia …

… Japan, South Korea and Germany have spent years refining magnet-making technology. India … . “If we do not scale capacity, the problem doesn’t get … ’ll still be dependent on China – and China will scale,” Ms Mukherjee …

… nearly 90% of refining and processing capacity. Last year, when China imposed export … say India must draw lessons from countries such as Australia and Japan … challenge lies in processing, refining and separation. India also remains weak in …

… to build a refinery, which could involve China’s technical and … and Japan, as well as partnerships with Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia … and Thailand, Washington has sought to accelerate capacity …

… if protesters were killed, China initially stayed silent. When … economic need and financial capacity to absorb the majority … in so-called teapot refineries, small semi-independent facilities … connecting Central Asia to the Arabian Gulf. China has also …

… technologies. In October 2025, China began restricting exports of permanent … electric vehicles, and military technologies. China currently dominates the sector, holding … global rare earth refining capacity. The report noted that India’s infrastructure …

… produces uneven planning, variable institutional capacity, and wide disparities in outcomes … missions, but in enhancing and refining them: Focus on fewer priorities … article was originally published on India Development Review.  Facebook Twitter Linkedin …