The Japanese advance into India in 1942

Hindustan Aircraft Ltd. started production in Bangalore of 48 Mohawks. Only four or five were completed before the British decided that allowing India to build its own fighters was bad for colonial policy. The line was shut down by May 1942.

Do you have a source? I've thought about a timeline where Hindustan Aircraft either erect knock down kits or manufacture a colonial fighter*, but never come across this. (In my less than extensive reading)

*Always liked the idea of a Miles Kestrel with Peregrine engine and two .50's...but whether that's feasible...?
 
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