Since its inception, the supply chain (SC) has appeared in its partial or incomplete form; humanity realizes the natural SC potential when entities are integrated and optimized. This led to a leaner and more aggressive SC, primarily concerned with its commercial sustenance in the camouflage of benefits for all. The nature of over-optimizing entities and resources, although proclaimed a success for society in a real sense, negatively impacts the country’s economic sustenance and social fabric. The damage of all forms is visualized when its expansion is firm and complete. The Indian solar photovoltaic sector has yet to witness the dark side as problems frequently change its position in the SC. Under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” or “Make in India” initiative, the country needs a huge manufacturing capacity and capability at a competitive price. These initiatives will reduce India’s dependency on other countries and help to attain self-reliance. To achieve this competitive target, the Indian solar photovoltaic SC stakeholders slip from the optimized to over-optimized stage due to the very nature of SC or inertial intent. The paper attempts to answer a fundamental question: “Where is the equilibrium?” and defines a novel strategy that enables safeguards to attain equilibrium.