Mumbai, Jan. 12 -- There has been no official notification from the government on easing restrictions for Chinese manufacturers so far. However, media reports indicated that in the transmission and high-voltage equipment segment, a Chinese manufacturer may be permitted to participate in bidding processes starting FY27.

According to the reports, Chinese power equipment maker TBEA has been approved to bid in certain high-voltage reactor categories, including power transmission projects, from the financial year beginning 2027.

The reports added that restrictions have not been fully lifted. Any potential participation would be limited to future bids, with no immediate risk of a surge in imports. Capacity constraints in the transmission spac...