The price tag is going to be crucial - back in 2013 after the induction of INS Trikand when the negotiations for three more Talwar-class frigates started - the price was $3 billion for 3 more frigates that is $1 billion each
(which of course now will be more than that) - in comparison, P-17A will cost US$1.1 billion each - more or less both will eventually come with the same price tag when the deal is struck. Isn't it possible that we put the Shivalik-class back in production? It's already a matured platform outperforming Talwar-class and will save both money and time if we do so?
Either way P-17A's orders should be increased - wonder why they ordered only three Shivalik-class when the requirement even today is much more than that.
@Agent_47