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India allows four Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for government projects
Since a 2020 border clash, New Delhi has required Chinese bidders to register with a government panel
Reuters, New Delhi
Published: 03 Jul 2026, 04:49 PM
Flags of India and China. Photo: Reuters
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 government order.
TBEA Energy, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast
Electric India and Taikai Electric (India) will be allowed to participate in
the tenders, the order from India's Ministry of Finance dated 24 June and
reviewed by Reuters said.
India's power ministry had sought the exemption in
January for entities with manufacturing units in India involved in critical
power projects, the document said.
Reuters reported in January that India was
examining broader relaxations on Chinese bidders for government contracts as border
tensions ease.
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 comes as India accelerates expansion
of its transmission network to support rising electricity demand and
renewable energy additions.
The order said the exemption would be valid for two
years from the date of issuance and should not be treated as a precedent for
other companies.