The problem is we are yet to be in a league where we could design a jet with at least 100KN + thrust. kaveri for us made India bleed a lot with waste of time with minimal results. they mayb gud for UAVs etc but it threw our own self sufficiency dream down by many years.
AMCA can never be even contrived if we are not in a position to make a new engine on our own (even under a JV or tech support). Needless to say AMCA like craft requires us to meet at least 117 type engine thrust which is impossible for next 15 years. Importing the heart of the aircraft would mean just wastage of money. Better concentrate on FGFAs, rafales and LCA MK2s
btw whats the performance parameters envisioned for the new engine other than thrust?