A carefully “graded” opening up of the Indian economy to China is under consideration at the highest levels of government, with any easing contingent on calibrated give-and-take by Beijing, The Indian Express has learned. India has already eased the business visa process for Chinese workers, and the government is now examining whether some investment-related restrictions could also be relaxed. “It (easing of norms for China) is being worked upon. A high-level committee chaired by NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba had earlier recommended withdrawing curbs on Chinese investments. Reciprocity from Beijing, easing of curbs in areas such as rare earth magnets is being seen as key to movement forward.

Source: Indian Express January 11, 2026 06:05 UTC