Budget 2026: India to Ease Import Curbs on Gasification Equipment from China

• Budget 2026-27 may relax norms for importing gasification equipment from land border sharing countries, including China.
• The move aims to support the development of gasification technology in India, with China being a major player in the sector.
• The government has been promoting coal/lignite gasification under the National Coal Gasification Mission, targeting 100 MT by 2030.
• Previous initiatives include an 8,500-crore rupee Viability Gap Funding and a 50% rebate in revenue share for coal gasification.
• The government also plans to increase funding for coal exploration, earmarking 5,925 crore rupees for FY27-FY31 to boost energy self-reliance.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 is set to ease import restrictions on gasification equipment, particularly from China, to boost domestic technology and energy self-reliance.