India's metro and tunnel projects may face a new hurdle as China tightens export rules
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- ✓China announced new export controls on tunnel boring machines and other specialised construction equipment starting November 18.
- ✓These rules require licences for exports, potentially affecting India’s metro and rail projects.
- ✓India often uses this Chinese machinery for underground work.
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China's new licensing rules cover tunnel boring machines and other specialised equipment used in major infrastructure projects, raising questions about India's dependence on imported machinery
China announced new export controls on tunnel boring machines and other specialised construction equipment, raising concerns over supplies for India's metro rail networks, high-speed rail lines and tunnels. The new rules will take effect on November 18 and require exporters of the covered equipment to obtain licences from Chinese authorities.
The restrictions could add uncertainty for India, which depends on imported tunnel boring machines for several major infrastructure projects. China is one of the key suppliers of machinery used to build underground metro corridors, road tunnels and other large infrastructure projects. Reuters reported that China exported about $793 million worth of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in 2025.
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