India’s push to expand solar power is slowing at times for manufacturers that cannot yet supply key components domestically. Multiple outlets report that solar factory operators increasingly depend on components imported from China because domestic production capacity is limited, especially for solar cells and related inputs. When firms try to switch to domestic suppliers, they encounter long delivery schedules. Reports describe waiting periods of roughly six to eight months for domestic cells or components intended to replace Chinese imports. This creates operational disruptions for projects and manufacturers, as planned production and installations can be delayed while they secure the required inputs. The coverage points to a gap between policy and industrial readiness: while India seeks to build a more self-reliant solar supply chain, domestic manufacturers do not yet have sufficient facilities and output to fully cover demand. As a result, producers continue to rely on Chinese-origin parts even as they attempt to increase domestic sourcing, and the transition remains constrained by capacity and lead times.