ENA Sectors 2023-08-21 14:42:53 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Aug 21 (KNN)</strong> Prominent players in the tech industry, such as Apple and Intel have jointly written to the US Department of Commerce expressing their disagreement with India's recent rules on importing PCs, laptops, and servers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Eight major American trade groups, including the Information Technology Industry Council, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Semiconductor Industry Association, collectively urged the US government to encourage India to reconsider its policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3B9mZSj"><img alt="FOLLOW US on GOOGLE NEWS" src="https://knnindia.co.in//uploads/gallery/GoogleNews.jpg" style="border-style:solid; border-width:1px; height:95px; margin:1px; width:299px" /></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to IANS, the industry leaders emphasized that these limitations have the potential to cause significant trade disruptions, impede the process of integrating India into worldwide supply networks, and adversely affect businesses and consumers in both nations. They emphasized that any barriers to trade could impede the flow of US-manufactured computers and electronics into India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the directive issued by Indias Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), effective from November 1, 2023, a valid license is required for the import clearance of restricted goods.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The primary aim of the government is to boost domestic manufacturing and exports rather than banning imports.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As per reports, major consumer electronics firms like HP, Apple, and Dell have urged for an extension of the November 1 license deadline.They expressed the need for additional time to establish manufacturing units in accordance with the new guidelines.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As of November 1, importing laptops, computers, and related items without a license will not be permissible. The governments rationale for these restrictions is grounded in security concerns and the promotion of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) initiative. <em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 34512 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/tech-giants-voice-concerns-over-indias-new-import-regulations-for-pcs-laptops-servers 2023-08-21 14:42:53 knnindia.co.in