Inside India newsletter: India’s green push aims to boost energy security but exposes China dependency

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Mumbai. Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest-growing large economy.India shares a complex relationship with its neighbor China. While New Delhi heavily relies on imports from Beijing, it also seeks to position itself as an alternative to China for manufacturing and investments from Western businesses. But to drive its manufacturing agenda, promote local chip and AI companies, and attract data center investments, India needs ample and reliable power supply. And it seems here, New Delhi is too dependent on Beijing. Any thoughts on today's newsletter? Share them with the team. The big storyThis photograph taken on November 5, 2025 shows employees inspecting photovoltaic (PV) cells used in solar panels at an Adani Group factory in Gujarat's port city of Mundra. The race for green energy is on. Shammi Mehra | Afp | Getty ImagesNew Delhi's plan to create a self-reliant energy ecosystem by expanding its renewable energy footprint is facing a China problem. The renewable energy capacity of the world's third-largest electricity producer and consumer...