Maruti Suzuki Cuts EV Production Amid Rare Earth Supply Crunch

India''s automotive giant Maruti Suzuki has sharply reduced production targets for its e-Vitara electric vehicle, slashing H1 output by two-thirds to just 8,200 units. The MOVE comes as China''s rare earth export controls disrupt global supply chains.

While Western nations secure licenses to resume shipments, India remains locked out of critical material flows. The shortage impacts EV components, smartphone manufacturing, and defense systems—exposing structural vulnerabilities in clean energy transitions.

Maruti''s internal documents cite "supply constraints" as the primary driver, contradicting earlier corporate statements downplaying material shortages. The production cuts signal broader challenges for BRICS nations navigating resource nationalism in the green tech race.