The U.S. lobbied India to reverse its laptop licensing policy, leading to the rollback of restrictions on laptop imports in 2023. U.S. officials expressed concerns about India's compliance with WTO obligations and potential new rules. India's 'Make in India' initiative is promoting domestic PC production with incentives for local manufacturing capabilities. The Indian government plans to review laptop and electronics import rules in September to evaluate manufacturers' readiness to establish or expand manufacturing in India.
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🆕 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.
Indian Express, September 2022 https://t.co/HtEvavEHYl
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India's "Make in India" initiative is also spurring a wave of domestic PC production with 27 firms approved for incentives to boost local manufacturing capabilities. #IndiaPCmarket #MakeinIndia https://t.co/g1iAWvRTLN
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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
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