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China-India tunnel-boring machine trade tension
Overview
In October 2026, China announced new export controls on several types of advanced machinery, including tunnel-boring machines (TBMs), scheduled to take effect on November 18, 2026. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated these measures are intended to “protect national security and interests.” The restrictions are expected to impact infrastructure development in India, which relies on these machines for metro rail networks, high-speed rail, and tunnels in various regions.
In response to the restrictions, India has moved to accelerate the domestic manufacturing of TBMs to increase self-reliance. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reported that India is currently producing machines with diameters of 8 metres and 15 metres, with plans to manufacture units exceeding 16 metres. This indigenous production is critical for projects such as the 125-kilometre Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line in Uttarakhand, where approximately 83 per cent of the route passes through tunnels.
Entities
China · Piyush Goyal · Ashwini Vaishnaw · Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China · India
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesIndia accelerates indigenous tunnel boring machine production
India is developing indigenous Tunnel Boring Machines to support the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway project and reduce reliance on Chinese imports amid new export restrictions.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesChina imposes export controls on tunnel-boring machines
China has announced export controls on tunnel-boring machines and other heavy machinery, effective November 2026, a move that could impact major infrastructure projects in India.
Sources
chennaionline.com · dtnext.in · indiandefensenews.in · latestly.com