The Chinese automobile manufacturers cannot yet freely trade cars in India, but the technology used for the production of their electric vehicles (EV) is gradually being introduced into the Indian market. Since 2020, India has been imposing strict restrictions on Chinese firms. In turn, China has tightened restrictions on the export of certain technologies. Yet collaboration between the firms is constantly growing. This trend is also visible in other markets, where models such as the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV Pakistan 2026 are attracting attention in the growing EV and hybrid vehicle segment.
Chinese EV Makers Remain Shut Out of India, but Their Technology Continues to Grow
One of the biggest examples is Tata Motors. The Indian automaker recently announced that it will use a vehicle platform from Chinese company Chery to build premium electric cars in India. Both companies said this is only a supply agreement and does not involve sharing technology ownership. For Tata, using Chery’s platform can help launch new EV models more quickly.
Also, Tata intends to become less dependent on imported vehicle kits. It aims to manufacture more components within India in the future. The authorities of India are positive about this strategy, as it will enhance local manufacturing and generate employment.
Why These Partnerships Matter
According to experts, China and India may need to cooperate in some areas of manufacturing. China has one of the world’s most advanced EV industries, while India is one of the fastest-growing vehicle markets. Analysts believe such partnerships can benefit both countries by creating new business opportunities. Similar growth can also be seen in other markets, where vehicles such as the Chery Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 9 PHEV Pakistan models are drawing attention in the expanding hybrid and electric vehicle segment.
Chinese companies are also looking for new markets as growth slows at home. Supply agreements allow them to earn revenue without breaking China’s export control rules. According to industry experts, if Chinese companies do not participate in India, companies from other countries will take their place.
Chinese Technology Reaches More Industries
Chinese partnerships are appearing in several parts of India’s EV industry. Indian auto parts maker Uno Minda has formed a joint venture with China’s Inovance to produce EV powertrain systems in India. This is an area where global companies such as Bosch, Nidec, and Aptiv already compete.
Such joint ventures have been gaining traction, since some analysts have noted that the development of EV technology may occur more rapidly and cheaply in China than using other technologies. For this reason, Chinese firms have become strong competitors in the industries previously dominated by Japan, Korea, and Europe.
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Battery Cooperation Faces Challenges
Not all collaborations have been successful. For example, in 2025, an Indian battery manufacturing company, Amara Raja, ended the licensing deal of their technology with Gotion, which is a Chinese company, owing to export control measures imposed by China.
Nevertheless, Amara Raja is also able to leverage knowledge obtained through the partnership, as it still invests in research and development activities while importing machinery and batteries from China. Moreover, Amara Raja faces difficulties in bringing Chinese engineers into India due to visa restrictions.
More Partnerships Expected
There is yet another Indian company, JSW Motor, which has collaborated with Chery. They are planning to manufacture hybrids and EVs in India based on Chery models. JSW is hoping to reach an output of 300,000 vehicles by 2030 and is spending approximately $3 billion on it.
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This clearly indicates that even though Chinese companies still have little to no entry into the Indian automotive market, their technology is gaining increasing prominence. It is believed that there would be more cooperation between the two via supply arrangements. News source eTimes Pakistan.
