Delay in India’s Plan to Require Licenses for Laptop and Tablet Imports: Breathing Space for Businesses

2023-09-23 09:27:48

India should delay by a year its plan to require licenses for imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers, two government officials said, giving businesses some breathing space. such as Apple, Samsung and Lenovo.

The licensing regime, announced abruptly on August 3, aims to “ensure the entry into India of reliable equipment and systems”, reduce dependence on imports, boost local manufacturing and partially address the the country’s trade imbalance with China.

After industry objections, the plan, which would also include Dell and HP, was quickly delayed for regarding three months and faced criticism from Washington.

Today, the electronics ministry proposed a simpler import registration procedure, which is expected to begin in November, said the officials, who have direct knowledge of the discussions. The ministry conveyed this proposal to industry representatives during a meeting held on Friday.

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