India lets Chinese power equipment makers bid on critical projects

It would be valid for two years.

India has allowed four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with factories in the ​country to participate in government tenders ‌for critical power projects, according to a Reuters report.

Citing a government order, the report said the companies included TBEA Energy, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast Electric India and ​Taikai Electric (India). 

India's power ministry had ​sought the exemption in January for entities with manufacturing units in India involved in critical power projects.

Since a 2020 border clash, New Delhi has required Chinese bidders to register with a government panel and secure political and security ​clearances before ​competing for ⁠any state contract.

The exemption would be valid for two years from the ⁠date of issuance and is not ​a precedent for other companies.