Govt Firm On Laptop Imports Restrictions From Nov 1

New Delhi, Aug 29 (KNN) The central government has refused to postpone its directive, which restricts the import of laptops, all-in-one personal computers and tablets in the country beyond November 1.

Alkesh Kumar Sharma, the secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), said the government is pleased with the response received for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for large electronics and hence there was no need to give more transition time to these companies to start manufacturing in India. 

The government has received 58 registrations for the scheme, encompassing entities both large and small, and representing both Indian and foreign interests.

“As the deadline to apply for the scheme is August 30, 2023, we expect more registrations,” said Sharma.

On August 4, the government made a sudden announcement imposing import restrictions on personal computers, laptops and tablets. 

It also mandated the requirement of a licence for bulk imports of these goods. Subsequently, the government decided to postpone its order until November 1, 2023.

Later, the major laptop manufacturers including Dell, Acer, Samsung, Panasonic, Apple, Lenovo and HP held a meeting with Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).   (KNN Bureau)