Many engineering colleges in India (Anna University affiliates, VTU, etc.) have purchased institutional licenses that include a digital copy. Ask your librarian for the official Google Drive link or institutional login.
Here is a comprehensive review of the current landscape, covering the positives, the shifts in trends, and areas for improvement.
The search is a rite of passage for Indian mechanical engineering students. While we encourage supporting the publishers by buying the original hardcover (it lasts a lifetime), we understand the financial and logistical constraints of modern students.