A few months, the Central government decided to put an import ban on laptops from the October end. However, it postponed the decision after an uproar by industry players and traders.
The government is holding consultations with the industry and a new order on laptop imports will be announced by the end of October, Directorate General of Foreign Trade Santosh Kumar Sarangi said, , laptop import ban
Dell, Acer, and several other manufacturers have signed up to make their laptops in India after the government on Tuesday announced the deadline for import restrictions to come into effect.
The government has reaffirmed its stance on not delaying the impending restrictions on the import of laptops, personal computers, and tablets. These measures are slated to become effective from November 1, 2023.
After importing computer hardware and peripherals worth ₹7,255 crore, and electronic components worth ₹8,200 crore from China last fiscal, the government is keen on achieving greater self-reliance in manufacturing and boosting exports