Why govt banned imports of Laptops, computers? How will it help india? Here are all the answers

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

The action may reduce inbound shipments of these commodities from China and Korea. Importers of these commodities would now be required by the government to get authorization or a license for their inbound shipments. As per government officials, the limitation will allow India to acquire such gear only from «trusted partners.» What does the ban on import of Laptops mean?Companies would now be required to obtain an import license under the new laws.

This could cause a delay in the simultaneous release of new PC and laptop models in Indian marketplaces. «The said Restriction shall not be applicable to Imports under Baggage Rules, as amended from time to time,» stated the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The import of one laptop, tablet, all-in-one personal computer, or ultra-small form factor computer, including those purchased from e-commerce sites via post or courier, is exempt from import licensing.

Furthermore, the exemption from import licensing will apply to up to 20 such items per consignment if they are intended for R&D testing, benchmarking, assessment, repair and re-export, or product development. It is critical to remember that these imported items may only be utilized for the purposes specified and may not be sold within the country. When their intended function has been met, the products will either be rendered obsolete or re-exported.Why India banned the import of Laptops?The government sees a clear opportunity for Indian manufacturers to fill the gap, since electronics imports, including laptops, tablets, and personal computers, accounted for $19.7 billion between April and June 2023, expanding at a rate of roughly 6% each year.