We needed an ACC to avoid years without any ACC. Gorshkov got delayed so we refurbished current one.
See buddy, we have been using ACC for past 50 years and we don't want to be without ACC so GOrshkov deal was made. Refurbishment was important. It was missile cruiser and thousands of kilometers of wiring and other addition according to recent technology have to be installed. Delays happen in many cases.
We had a plan to start our own ACC many years ago but then it was postponed. We are building one and 40% is complete.
I admit, Russians and Indians are at fault, but lets face the reality, what's the point of coming too far then not waiting few months. IN pilots have VTOL training and they have been training for ski jump.
Russia is doing for its interest, India don't have any option. Our docks are already full for years to come.
Count those factors and assess the situation with neutral point of view for once.
If for $2.33 billion, we get a ACC, even if it is old, I don't have problem as our domestic industry is behind. You have decade ahead. Should I start comparing your projects with US projects.