China announces export curbs on key machinery used in India's infrastructure development

Economic Times - Oct 19, 2026

Beijing has announced new export controls on essential machinery, which will impact India's infrastructure development. These restrictions will take effect on November 18 and apply to tunnel boring machines and related items. Additionally, the export controls include walking excavators and specific dredger-related items, complicating several Indian projects. Exporters must obtain licenses and provide detailed technical information under the new regulations.

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