Ah, the white knight in shining armour (Chinese technology, presumably).
Considering that these tanks are intended for use on the western fronts exclusively, and considering that their points of deployment are close to the probable points of engagement, the transportation problem is really something created by those elements who needed to make a desperate case for imports from Russia. Considering that 248 tanks are on order, I don't see why we should take on much larger numbers until we have settled our other needs. We don't fight purely with tanks; there are requirements and needs in other spheres, and we are filling them. All the while that you are compromising with your needs and requirements because of economic difficulties.
Only the Martians are likely to invade, now that our former favourite candidates have been blowing themselves up in large numbers. But the reasons are purely credibility-based, reasons why foreign imports have been favoured over indigenous supplies from the outset. Our Indian design capabilities are excellent; we can't produce in adequate numbers, and neither the Army nor the Air Force want to wait until production capabilities match those already available abroad.
Isn't it nice to be able to afford to get what we want, rather than waiting hat in hand for hand-outs?
We've already won.
We decided some time ago that a screwdriver was not an advanced technology device.
... Waisay bhang ki taseer thundi hoti hai 
. An chand per rehnay walay ko kia pata zameen per kia ho raha hai ...
