India allows four Chinese firms to bid on power projects amid Congress criticism

India has granted four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with local production facilities permission to participate in critical government power tenders. The two-year relaxation was approved following a request from the power ministry. The decision is intended to speed up power network expansion and support renewable energy integration. However, the move has triggered strong opposition from the Congress party, which cited unresolved border disputes and a widening trade deficit with China as key concerns.