Japan is looking to invest between $100 million to $400 million in India's electric vehicle (EV), battery manufacturing, and recycling industries to reduce China's dominance over global lithium-ion battery supply chains. This move is part of Tokyo's broader strategy to diversify critical mineral extraction and rare earth magnet production essential for the clean technology and EV sectors. Japanese trade representatives are actively seeking partnerships with Indian firms across various sectors, aiming to support joint ventures, technology transfers, and new processing facilities. The investment discussions echo concerns raised by the Quad alliance regarding the reliability of key supply chains, especially for critical minerals. Japanese corporations are interested in collaborations focusing on catalytic converter recycling to access platinum and palladium resources, crucial for hydrogen fuel cells used in EVs. Senior government officials and business leaders from both countries recently met to discuss potential collaborations, with Indian giants like Maruti Suzuki and Tata engaging with Japanese counterparts like Mitsubishi and Sumitomo. The investment framework signifies a shift in regional manufacturing strategies, emphasizing the establishment of alternative supply chain networks to reduce dependency on Chinese resources and manufacturing capabilities.