India again plans to curb laptop imports to boost local manufacturing: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India again plans to curb laptop imports to boost local manufacturing: Report

Hindustan Times  

India is expected to limit imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers after January, two government sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move to push companies such as Apple to increase domestic manufacturing. A similar plan to restrict imports was withdrawn last year following backlash from companies and lobbying from the United States {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} This plan, if implemented, could disrupt an industry worth $8 billion to $10 billion and reshape the dynamics of the IT hardware market in India, which is heavily reliant on imports. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is working on a new import authorisation system, where companies will have to get prior approvals for their imports, one of the two sources said. LOCAL PRODUCTION {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Limits to India's imports should be calibrated based on India's domestic production capacity, an industry source who is part of the government's consultations said.

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Duty cut on smartphone parts to hit electronics ecosystem, trigger job loss: GTRI
1 day, 10 hours ago

Duty cut on smartphone parts to hit electronics ecosystem, trigger job loss: GTRI

The Hindu  

Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports, and make local firms uncompetitive, potentially resulting in job losses, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. Highlighting six key risks of reducing tariffs, he said any reduction would harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, and hurt …

Govt allows all-year import of laptops, tablets for 2025: Report
1 week, 2 days ago

Govt allows all-year import of laptops, tablets for 2025: Report

Hindustan Times  

Taking a flexible approach to laptop and tablet imports for 2025, the government is reportedly granting approvals for the entire year with a mid-year review option to avoid market shortages, according to multiple industry executives cited in a report. There will also an estimated 5% reduction in annual imports of laptops and tablets, which is proposed to be substituted by …

Is a laptop import ban feasible?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is a laptop import ban feasible?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In the 1990s, there was a popular joke about how free trade worked: America preached it, but when a competitor showed up, they slapped tariffs faster than you could say “globalization.” It wasn’t entirely untrue. With Donald Trump back in the saddle and slogans such his ‘Make America Great Again’, the country is willing to slap sanctions on pretty …

India unveils $5 billion plan to strengthen domestic electronics component production
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India unveils $5 billion plan to strengthen domestic electronics component production

Live Mint  

India is set to roll out incentives worth up to $5 billion to local electronics firms to manufacture components for devices ranging from smartphones to laptops, according to government officials. However, the industry remains heavily dependent on imported components, particularly from China and Hong Kong, which account for over half of India's $89.8 billion electronics imports in the fiscal year …

‘About $4 bn imports so far under new import system’
4 months ago

‘About $4 bn imports so far under new import system’

The Hindu  

With the deadline to review the ‘import management system’ for laptops and other IT products nearing, the firms which received authorisations have imported products worth more than $4 billion this fiscal, an official said seeking anonymity. They sought permission for IT hardware imports worth almost $10 billion, on the scheme’s first day. The new licence regime is applicable to laptops, …

GoI to review laptop imports and manufacturing in September, check brands' efforts for making in India
9 months, 2 weeks ago

GoI to review laptop imports and manufacturing in September, check brands' efforts for making in India

Firstpost  

The Indian government is planning stock of the laptop import and manufacturing situation in India. This comes on a year after the Union government first imposed curbs on importing laptops and then relaxed the curbs, saying that manufacturers are urged to make in India The Government of India is planning to conduct a comprehensive review of the laptop and other …

India’s import curbs on laptop, tablets made US tech cos sweat bullets, push Washington to lobby GoI
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s import curbs on laptop, tablets made US tech cos sweat bullets, push Washington to lobby GoI

Firstpost  

The import curbs meant that foreign companies like Apple, Dell, and HP were legally required to get licences for shipments of laptops, tablets, and some other electronics US reportedly lobbied for India to roll back the import curbs on laptops. Source: Reuters India’s curbs and imposition of a licensing regime on the import of laptops and tablets back in August …

Indian Govt Now Sets Up New Process To Import Laptops For Companies: All Details
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Govt Now Sets Up New Process To Import Laptops For Companies: All Details

News 18  

New Delhi, Oct 19: The government on Thursday tweaked curbs on imports of laptops and computers as it allowed importers to bring in shipments of IT hardware from overseas on a mere 'authorisation' upon detailing quantity and value. The new 'import management system' is aimed at monitoring shipments of laptops, tablets and computers into the country without hurting market supply …

Indian govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports I Check new rules HERE
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports I Check new rules HERE

India TV News  

Centre on Thursday tweaked the cumbersome licensing norms to import IT hardware products like laptops and computers and put in place an online authorisation system for importers of these goods. The new licensing or authorisation regime, which will come into operation with immediate effect, is primarily aimed at monitoring imports of these products to ensure that they are coming from …

India’s move to boost PC manufacturing, and the sluggish shipments speed bump
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s move to boost PC manufacturing, and the sluggish shipments speed bump

Hindustan Times  

There can always, as it should, be a debate about how policies are introduced and implemented. Yet, the very reason behind the government of India’s temporarily delayed move to restrict computing device imports, which would include PCs, laptops and tablets, shouldn’t get obscured. “The policy announcement is designed to boost Make in India, and especially, the PLI Scheme 2.0 for …

US tech groups urge India to scrap laptop import restrictions
1 year, 4 months ago

US tech groups urge India to scrap laptop import restrictions

India TV News  

Top industry groups have asked the US government to urge India to reconsider its decision to impose import restrictions on laptops, tablets, and personal computers. The groups also said that the restrictions are inconsistent with India's commitment to free trade. They point out that India is a member of the World Trade Organisation, which prohibits import restrictions that are not …

Govt Open To Giving More Time To Global Firms For Local Manufacturing Of Laptops, PCs: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt Open To Giving More Time To Global Firms For Local Manufacturing Of Laptops, PCs: Report

ABP News  

In a bid to encourage Apple, HP, Dell and other global companies, the government is ready to extend the timeline needed to set up local manufacturing facilities in the country, the media has reported. This comes days after the government imposed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, servers and other Personal Computers, in an attempt to give a push …

India's laptop restrictions could impact cameras and printers
1 year, 4 months ago

India's laptop restrictions could impact cameras and printers

India TV News  

Earlier this month, the Central Government of India introduced import restrictions on personal computers, laptops, and tablets, necessitating mandatory licenses for such imports. Recent reports indicate that authorities are contemplating extending similar limitations to other electronic devices like cameras, printers, hard disks, and components for telephonic and telegraphic equipment. This list includes items like urea, antibiotics, turbo-jets, lithium-ion accumulators, machines, …

India’s Laptop Import Restrictions Could Expand To Cameras And Printers
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s Laptop Import Restrictions Could Expand To Cameras And Printers

News 18  

The Indian government could bring cameras and printers to its import restriction policy in the coming months. Earlier this month, the government announced import restrictions on laptops and tablets but new reports suggest that more items could be added to the list, posing further issues for manufacturers who get their products imported from other markets. Bringing camera and printer brands …

Import licensing for e-devices wields neither carrot nor stick
1 year, 4 months ago

Import licensing for e-devices wields neither carrot nor stick

Live Mint  

India’s decision to license the import of computers and tablets looks more like bureaucratic desperation than a well-considered industrial policy. Much of India’s industrial policy now revolves around two overlapping goals: boosting local employment and economic activity, and reducing reliance on its big rival. Given the global macroeconomic situation and even mighty India’s inability to avert the fallout, it’s understandable …

Aatmanirbharta? Licensing Imports of Laptops, Tablets Will Harm India
1 year, 5 months ago

Aatmanirbharta? Licensing Imports of Laptops, Tablets Will Harm India

The Quint  

In a shocking move on 3 August, the government placed imports of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, and ultra-small form factor computers, and servers under the ‘restricted’ category, making their imports permissible only under a valid licence. Some minor exemptions were provided but all imports of the computer devices on which India’s digital services and exports are built were brought …

Top tech firms appeal for 1-year delay in November 1 laptop import restrictions
1 year, 5 months ago

Top tech firms appeal for 1-year delay in November 1 laptop import restrictions

India TV News  

Prominent consumer electronics companies, including HP, Apple, and Dell, have appealed to the government to extend the licensing deadline for PCs, laptops, and tablets beyond the current November 1 cutoff. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification mandates that effective from November 1, 2023, a valid license for restricted imports is required for the clearance of imported consignments. Government representatives …

DC Edit | Will Indian tech giants step up?
1 year, 5 months ago

DC Edit | Will Indian tech giants step up?

Deccan Chronicle  

After India boosted its mobile phone manufacturing through a carrot-and-stick policy, involving production-linked sops and import restrictions, the Narendra Modi-led government has announced restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets and some types of computers, citing security reasons. India has imported personal computers, including laptops worth $5.33 billion in 2022-23, as against $7.37 billion in 2021-22, while the overall electronics …

Government to delay implementation of laptop, PC import curbs
1 year, 5 months ago

Government to delay implementation of laptop, PC import curbs

The Hindu  

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade on August 4 delayed Thursday’s notification restricting imports of laptops, PCs, tablets and servers to India ‘with immediate effect’ to November 1, after Customs officials stationed at ports of entry started holding up electronics shipments. Government officials sought to provide assurance to industry that most applicants seeking licences for import of the restricted electronics …

India Delays Import Restrictions On Laptops And PCs
1 year, 5 months ago

India Delays Import Restrictions On Laptops And PCs

News 18  

The Indian government has decided to push the timeline for restricting laptop and PC imports on Friday. The reason behind this move was to encourage local manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports from countries like China and Vietnam in the PC sector. Q: Why has the @GoI_MeitY finalized new norms for import of IT hardware like Laptops, Servers etc?Ans: There …

Curbs on laptop, PC imports to check IT hardware with in-built security loopholes
1 year, 5 months ago

Curbs on laptop, PC imports to check IT hardware with in-built security loopholes

The Hindu  

The government has imposed a licensing requirement for the import of laptops, tablets and personal computers to guard against IT hardware coming in with in-built security loopholes that may potentially endanger sensitive personal and enterprise data, top sources said. With India having sufficient capacity for IT hardware devices manufacturing, the requirement of purchasers needing permission to import laptops, tablets, all-in-one …

5 Things That May Happen After Restriction On Laptop Imports In India
1 year, 5 months ago

5 Things That May Happen After Restriction On Laptop Imports In India

News 18  

Earlier this week, the Indian government issued an order which restricts imports of laptops, PCs, tablets and more in the country. But for now, people eager to buy a new laptop or PC will be keeping a close eye on how the new restriction on import affects their choices and which brands can cater to their demands, at least in …

India imposes import curbs on laptops, tablets, PCs to boost local manufacturing
1 year, 5 months ago

India imposes import curbs on laptops, tablets, PCs to boost local manufacturing

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Thursday imposed import restrictions on laptops, tablets, and certain type of computers with immediate effect, a move that will curtail inbound shipments of these goods from countries like China and boost domestic manufacturing. “Import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, and ultra small form factor computers, servers. “Exemption from import licensing requirements is provided for …

Why has India restricted imports of laptops and computers?
1 year, 5 months ago

Why has India restricted imports of laptops and computers?

Firstpost  

The ministry of commerce has stated that imports would be allowed against a valid licence and that imports under baggage rules would remain exempt. Experts say the move has been made to give a boost to local manufacturing keeping in mind the ‘Aatmanirbhar India’ concept The Centre has restricted the imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers. “Import of laptops, …

Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for licence
1 year, 5 months ago

Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for licence

The Hindu  

The Central government on Thursday restricted all imports of laptops, tablets, all-in-one and small-factor personal computers or PCs, requiring licences for these products to be brought into the country and sold to consumers. “The said Restriction shall not be applicable to imports under Baggage Rules,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in its notification announcing the curbs, indicating that …

Import of laptops, tablets ‘restricted’, says govt. Here's why
1 year, 5 months ago

Import of laptops, tablets ‘restricted’, says govt. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

The government has placed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets and personal computers with immediate effect, the ministry of commerce said in a notification on Thursday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The notification read, “Import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, and ultra small form factor computers and servers falling under HSN 8741 shall be ‘restricted’ and their import would …

Indian government announces restrictions on the import of laptops, PC and more gadgets: Details
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian government announces restrictions on the import of laptops, PC and more gadgets: Details

India TV News  

The Indian government announced restrictions on the import of laptops, personal computers, and other electronic items. The India Cellular and Electronics Association expressed confidence that valid licenses will be provided to trusted industry partners to facilitate ease of doing business. Mr Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of, India Cellular and Electronics Association said, “This policy announcement seems to be based on the …

India's Import Of Mobile Phones, Laptops And PCs From China Declined in FY 2022-23
1 year, 7 months ago

India's Import Of Mobile Phones, Laptops And PCs From China Declined in FY 2022-23

ABP News  

India's imports of electronic goods such as laptops, personal computers, integrated circuits and solar cells from China declined during 2022-23, according to a report by economic think tank GTRI. However, import of lithium-ion batteries surged about 96 per cent to $2.2 billion last fiscal year, it said adding the adoption of electric vehicles may increase such imports steeply. Secondly, India's …

Soon You Will Be Seeing 'Make In India' Laptops From Us: Asus India To News18 Tech
2 years, 3 months ago

Soon You Will Be Seeing 'Make In India' Laptops From Us: Asus India To News18 Tech

News 18  

The laptop category in India is no longer considered to be stagnant, and buyers have plenty of options with brands like Xiaomi and Realme added to the mix. We spoke to Arnold Su, Head of Consumer PC, Gaming, Asus India and Sam Huang, Country Product Manager – PC, ASUS India, to understand the company’s product lineup, its ideas behind the …

India considers curbing fridge imports to boost local industry: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

India considers curbing fridge imports to boost local industry: Report

Live Mint  

India is considering restricting imports of refrigerators to promote local manufacturing, two industry sources told Reuters on Thursday, potentially freezing out shipments from Samsung Electronics Co and LG Electronics Inc in the $5 billion market. The first source said India's annual fridge-making capacity was around 24 million units but demand was only some 15 million, a part of which is …

Budget 2022: Smartphone industry reacts and how, read here
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022: Smartphone industry reacts and how, read here

Live Mint  

Xiaomi India The budget 2022 announced today, will truly make India a digital-enabled and an Atmanirbhar economy. The initiatives aimed at driving innovation and manufacturing are a great impetus towards aiding the boom of the electronics and telecom industry of the country - helping promote economic growth, create jobs. Duty concession will further strengthen local manufacturing and PM Gati Shakti …

‘India can make $300-bn electronics by 2026’
2 years, 11 months ago

‘India can make $300-bn electronics by 2026’

The Hindu  

Given the ‘unforeseen and unprecedented’ challenges brought by the pandemic, India is likely to achieve electronics production of $300 billion by 2026, lower than the target of $400 billion by 2025 set as per the National Policy on Electronics 2019, according to a vision document released by Ministry of Electronics and IT in association with the India Cellular & Electronics …

Union Budget 2021: Govt Removes Mobile Manufacturing Exemptions, 'Some Parts' to Face 2.5% Duty
3 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2021: Govt Removes Mobile Manufacturing Exemptions, 'Some Parts' to Face 2.5% Duty

News 18  

Domestic manufacturing of electronics have grown exponentially, and India is now even exporting mobile phones and chargers to other markets, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at her Union Budget 2021 speech earlier today. In conjunction, Sitharaman announced that as the government targets greater “domestic value addition”, “some parts” of the mobile manufacturing process will be imposed with a 2.5 percent …

Samsung to Make TVs in India from December in a Push for Atmanirbhar, Make in India Initiatives
4 years, 3 months ago

Samsung to Make TVs in India from December in a Push for Atmanirbhar, Make in India Initiatives

News 18  

Korean tech giant Samsung will begin manufacturing its TV sets in India starting December 2020, the company informed the government in a letter recently. Samsung’s decision to manufacture TVs locally carries forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives to promote local manufacturing of goods sold in India. “Maintaining the current threshold volumes is pivotal for …

Mobiles Phones to Get Costlier As Govt Announces 10% Import Duty on Display Panels
4 years, 3 months ago

Mobiles Phones to Get Costlier As Govt Announces 10% Import Duty on Display Panels

News 18  

Mobile phones are about to get more expensive in India as the government has imposed a 10 percent import duty on display and touch panels. The Indian Cellular and Electronics Association said that the direct impact on mobile phone prices will be a 1.5 percent to 3 percent hike. Currently, only four companies including Holitech and TCL make display panels …

Atmanirbhar Bharat: Key component for TV manufacturing to attract 5% import duty from 1 Oct
4 years, 3 months ago

Atmanirbhar Bharat: Key component for TV manufacturing to attract 5% import duty from 1 Oct

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Open cell panels, a key component used in the manufacturing of television sets, will attract 5% import duty from 1 October, with the government saying that a duty exemption expiring at the end of this month will not be extended - to boost domestic production. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} As part of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' the government is keen to expand …

Maruti asks auto component industry to produce electronics, key parts in India to cut imports
5 years, 4 months ago

Maruti asks auto component industry to produce electronics, key parts in India to cut imports

India TV News  

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Friday asked the components makers to start manufacturing vehicle electronics and certain key parts in India in order to cut imports of such articles. The local manufacturing of such parts would not only help Maruti Suzuki India but also support the government's Make in India initiative, MSI MD and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa …

Budget 2019: India's foreign trade industry seeks tax sops, support for R&D
5 years, 6 months ago

Budget 2019: India's foreign trade industry seeks tax sops, support for R&D

India Today  

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her first Union Budget on July 5, trade associations involved in import and export want the government to take several steps to boost India's cross border trade. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations also urged a review of the Section 35 of Income Tax Act to provide tax deduction not only on …

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