Maruti Suzuki's EV debut hits rare-earth snag

India’s largest carmaker will sharply cut production of its first EV—the e-Vitara—in the first half of FY26.

10 June, 20253 min
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Maruti Suzuki's EV debut hits rare-earth snag

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