India-China Thaw Raises EV Technology and Component Access Hopes

India and China are showing signs of improving their relationship.

Indian car companies hope this will make it easier to work with Chinese suppliers.

China provides batteries, magnets and other important parts used in electric cars.

Indian companies currently depend heavily on some of these Chinese products.

Businesses also say it has become difficult for engineers to get Chinese visas and for companies to import certain parts.

Some firms can now import finished motors or rotors instead of individual rare-earth magnet components.

Indian automakers are exploring partnerships with Chinese companies and technologies.

Supporters say these partnerships could help India learn faster and build more parts locally.

Others worry that China prefers to keep the valuable manufacturing work at home.