India bans the import of laptops, computers and tablets

The majority of these products are made in China

New Delhi – India has restricted imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers with immediate effect, according to a Government notice on Thursday. “Their import would be allowed against a valid license for restricted imports,” the notice said.

The move is in line with the Government’s initiatives to boost manufacturing in India and BJP-led Government’s ‘Make in India’ programme. The import curbs will provide a boost to local manufacturers of electronic products such as laptops, computers, etc.

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“The move’s spirit is to push manufacturing to India. It’s not a nudge, it’s a push,” said Ali Akhtar Jafri, former director general at electronics industry body MAIT.