India’s rare earth challenge: Why China leads and what comes next

Rare earth elements are no longer just technical materials. They are becoming tools of power in global geopolitics.
This video explains how China came to dominate rare-earth processing, why these minerals now sit at the centre of trade wars, defence planning, and clean-energy transitions, and what strategic choices India faces as demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced weapons systems rises.

The video draws on an in-depth eBook that brings together journalists, policy analysts, engineers, and industry experts to examine India’s rare-earth dilemma, China’s leverage, and the options still on the table.

If you want a deeper understanding of how critical minerals are shaping India’s economic security and geopolitical future, you can explore the eBook here: https://www.thehindu.com/premium/ebook/

Script: Shikha Kumari A
Voice over: Jude Francis Weston