In a significant policy reversal, India has scrapped its laptop licensing rules following intense lobbying by the United States. Initially, in August 2023, India mandated that companies such as Apple, Dell, and HP secure licenses for all imported laptops, tablets, personal computers, and servers. This move was met with behind-the-scenes lobbying from U.S. officials, leading to the policy's reversal. Despite the change, U.S. officials remain concerned about India's compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) obligations and the potential for new rules. The Indian government plans to review laptop and other electronics import rules in September to evaluate manufacturers' readiness to either establish or increase their manufacturing presence in the country.
Vigorous US lobbying reportedly reversed India PC import license scheme https://t.co/dQZWKrnbKS
🆕 The government will review laptop and other electronics import rules in September to assess manufacturers’ preparedness to either set up or expand their manufacturing presence in India, people aware of the matter told ET.
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US government emails show India rolled back its policy to impose restrictions on laptop imports in 2023 after behind-the-scenes lobbying by US officials (Reuters) https://t.co/vJuhkSEhDr 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSQRTe https://t.co/f0jNRPyah7
Exclusive: India reversed a laptop licensing policy after behind-the-scenes lobbying by U.S. officials, who however remain concerned about New Delhi's compliance with WTO obligations and new rules it may issue https://t.co/eGQbcH2s8L
India 'screwed up': How the U.S. lobbied New Delhi to reverse laptop rules https://t.co/rw8pZONFET https://t.co/4aLSWqUIxj
#India 'screwed up': How the #US lobbied New Delhi to reverse laptop rules In August, India imposed rules requiring firms like Apple, Dell and HP to obtain licences for all shipments of imported laptops, tablets, personal computers and servers. https://t.co/t8bZKfrXsP
⚠️ EXCLUSIVE-INDIA 'SCREWED UP': HOW THE U.S. LOBBIED NEW DELHI TO REVERSE LAPTOP RULES Full Story → https://t.co/SgKGMexjjR India reversed a laptop licensing policy after behind-the-scenes lobbying by U.S. officials, who however remain concerned about New Delhi's compliance… https://t.co/jZqckyPaOT