<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">China's export restrictions on rare earth elements and magnets are affecting India's auto and white goods sectors.India is hopeful for a positive outcome from talks with China regarding the export curbs on rare earth magnets.The automobile industry seeks government support to expedite approvals for importing rare earth magnets from China.Commerce Secretary stated that the export curbs are impacting various countries, not just India, particularly affecting the auto sector.Efforts are being made at diplomatic and commercial levels to address this issue and ensure imports to India.China's new regime may require special export licences for certain rare earth elements and magnets, affecting global supply chains.The Chinese control over 90% of global processing capacity for magnets used in various sectors like automobiles and clean energy.Critical materials like samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, and lutetium are now subject to special export license requirements.India and China are engaging in diplomatic and commercial discussions to resolve the rare earth export issues.In hopes of a positive resolution, India is facilitating talks between industries in both countries to address the import challenges.