Deep tech startup Chara Tech has ambitions to solve auto’s rare-earth crisis

Thanks to China’s supply curbs, the Bengaluru-based company has suddenly found its rare earth-free motors in the spotlight. But building a successful business is a different ballgame altogether.

22 July, 202512 min
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