Auto PLI may open to firms with Chinese investment Economic Times (23 Sept):
after Xi’s visit, the government is likely to review PLI applications from auto companies that have Chinese investment / existing FDI approvals. That is the first concrete industrial-policy signal of the thaw for manufacturers.

Flights: China Southern Guangzhou–Delhi back
China Southern was set to resume Guangzhou–New Delhi passenger service from 21 September, ending a six-year gap. That sits with the broader restoration of air links after the summit. Rediff

Sub-national outreach: Mumbai Ganesh + Ambassador note
Chinese Consul General Qin Jie attended a Ganesh event at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s residence (18 Sept). Ambassador Xu Feihong published a post-summit article (19–20 Sept) tying the BRICS handover to continued improvement in ties. This is the working-level cultural/political track ICEC already lives on. Vifindia

Trade data + “three mutuals”
Commerce Ministry figures released mid-September showed stronger Indian exports to China year-on-year, with imports also up. MEA (15 Sept) restated Modi’s line: normalisation needs mutual respect, mutual interest, mutual sensitivity, and core concerns cannot be ignored. Commerce Secretary Agrawal later called the momentum welcome but asked for a more balanced, predictable market. Vifindia