India’s Union Ministry of Power allows four Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for government power projects, according to a ministry order cited by multiple outlets. The exemption permits the firms to participate in government tenders for a limited period, effective for two years from the date the exemption is issued. The order also clarifies that the exemption is not intended to set a precedent for other companies.
One report states that the Ministry of Power had requested the exemption in January, focusing on entities that have manufacturing units in India and are involved in “critical power projects.” The documents describe the exemption as applying to the specific set of companies covered under the order.
Overall, the reports agree that the decision is framed as a time-bound, case-specific allowance linked to domestic manufacturing presence for critical power projects, alongside explicit limits designed to prevent broader replication across the market.
