Boeing signalled on Monday it would need more orders from India before it considers setting up a final civil aircraft assembly line in the country, potentially throwing cold water on the government's hopes of the U.

Boeing requires more orders from India for final assembly, says company president. Indian market needs to grow before expansion can happen.

Boeing reaffirmed its commitment to India’s aerospace sector but noted that commercial aircraft assembly requires a significantly larger market than defense projects. The company has previously proposed assembling defense aircraft, such as F/A-18 jets, in India, Reuters said.

US aerospace giant Boeing has said it needs more orders from India before it can think of setting up a civil aircraft assembly line in the country. The statement comes as a potential blow to the Indian government 's hopes of producing commercial jets at home.

Boeing signalled on Monday it would need more orders from India before it considers setting up a final civil aircraft assembly line there, potentially