India may delay import licence order for laptops, tablets by a month: Report
A day after the government announced the new rules for import of laptops, tablets and personal computers will come into effect immediately, there may be a change in the decision. According to a report the proposal could be deferred by at least a month.
Without giving any specific timeline, IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar posted on X that “there will be a transition period for this to be put into effect which will be notified soon.” News agency Reuters cited another government official that the proposal could be deferred by at least a month and the notification will be issued by later on Friday (August 4).
The report said that the industry had requested a deferral of the new import licence order by three to six months.
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“Industry has sought a 3-6 month transition period. We are examining the suggestions made by the industry and may soon issue an additional notice with clarifications if needed,” a government source was quoted as saying.
A third person said that that move was aimed at addressing the trade imbalance with China.
New rules to boost ‘Make in India’
While the government in its notification did not give any reason for the action, Chandrasekhar explained the government’s take saying it will boost ‘Make in India’. He added that the move to restrict imports was to “ensure trusted hardware and systems” and reduce dependence on imports.
which could affect technology companies such as Apple, Dell and Samsung and potentially see them boost local manufacturing.
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A government official also claimed that India will allow imports of laptops and tablets without licences where the shipment was ordered before August 3. The official reportedly added that customs has been told to clear “some consignments” that are stuck at the ports due to confusion over the new import licence order.
Import licences can be obtained online and the companies will have to provide information on consignment origin, number of pieces and past import history to get it.
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