Well, a carrier built in 70s vs a carrier built in 2000s, the era itself gave the engineering advantage to second one. So, there was no reason at first place.
Cochin Shipyard refits INS Vikramaditya ahead of scheduleIn September, the Navy, one of CSL's biggest clients, decided to dry-dock the carrier attached to Karwar Naval Base at CSL for repairs on contracted schedule of 70 days.