Wow, the price works out to ~ 31-32 million USD. No idea what does the CV include or exclude in terms of LCC, weapons package, spares etc. but that's one expensive heptr.
What can you do, when you order in piecemeal. Indian government company, Indian suppliers. Atmanirbharta could be accomplished, by helping private sector by assuring orders. Instead we have this and they slow down production to keep lines alive. This 16 was in the assembly line since eons. And the ministers will tom tom it as if the did some huge thing by placing an order for these choppers.
Now wait for another 5 years for the next order.