India vows to dig its way out of China machinery curbs

Experts say while the curbs are unlikely to halt construction, they could slow major projects and have intensified calls for India to develop its own advanced tunnelling equipment.

The restrictions also threaten to complicate a cautious thaw in relations between the Asian neighbours, raising questions about how far their economic ties can recover amid persistent strategic tensions.

India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that Delhi would not bow to pressure or make concessions to secure critical technology from China, but would instead develop its own manufacturing capabilities if supplies were restricted.