<h1>Domestic solar maker says improved bilateral ties will strengthen supply chain without raising dumping risk, citing 40% module duty</h1> A leading domestic solar manufacturer stated that improved bilateral relations with a major supplier country would strengthen India's solar supply chain without reviving dumping risks, attributing protections to government trade measures including a 40% basic customs duty on modules, 25% on cells, the Production Linked Incentive scheme, and Approved List of Models and Manufacturers guidelines. The firm noted reduced import dependence (from nearly 100% to about 80%) and anticipated further domestic capacity growth over three to five years. It also signalled cautious export prospects amid potential foreign tariff changes and deferred expectations about anti-dumping policy shifts.