Jun 21, 2024 05:44 PM
BUSINESS
India’s Manufacturers Hit by Long Wait for Visas for Chinese Staff
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Workers pull a cart filled with solar panels in a factory of the Adani Group in Mundra, Gujarat, India, on Jan. 11. Photo: VCG
(The Straits Times) — A dearth of qualified Chinese technicians and trainers due to the glacial pace of visa issuance has hurt India’s manufacturing sector, prompting the government to mull over new rules to facilitate approvals.
Industry executives said the new rules would smoothen visa approvals for various industries – ranging from electronics to footwear manufacturing — where Chinese technicians and trainers are needed to install and repair equipment or provide technical know-how.
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