Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Mumbai.
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India shares a complex relationship with its neighbor China. While New Delhi heavily relies on imports from Beijing, it also seeks to position itself as an alternative to China for manufacturing and investments from Western businesses.
But to drive its manufacturing agenda, promote local chip and AI companies, and attract data center investments, India needs ample and reliable power supply. And it seems here, New Delhi is too dependent on Beijing.
New Delhi's plan to create a self-reliant energy ecosystem by expanding its renewable energy footprint is facing a China problem.