India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
As per information received from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), India currently has a high import dependence on critical minerals such as lithium, which are essential for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). The entire current demand is met through imports, making the sector sensitive to external shocks. Recent policy developments in China, specifically the decision to impose export controls and licensing requirements on high-performance Lithium-ion batteries (>=300 Wh/kg), cathode materials, artificial-graphite anodes, and associated manufacturing technology, could tighten near-term global supply conditions. This creates potential ...