Laptop import curb, Data Protection Bill, markets, GST in gaming

Laptops, tablets and personal computers have joined the list of products that need a license to enter India. While the government did not cite any reason for last week’s surprise move, experts believe it was done to nudge companies to make in India. And it came days after the PLI scheme for hardware failed… Continue reading Laptop import curb, Data Protection Bill, markets, GST in gaming

Leading laptop manufacturers register to make their product in India

As many as 44 IT hardware manufacturers including global PC makers have registered for manufacturing laptops, tablets and personal computers in India, an official source said on Saturday. The official, without naming any company, said that IT hardware production in the country is expected to repeat the success that has been achieved in… Continue reading Leading laptop manufacturers register to make their product in India

Top News headlines, August 05: Govt defers laptop import curbs, Go First insolvency

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Curb on imports may have cascading effect on second-hand laptop prices

Dixon Tech, Optiemus, HCL Info rally 8-9% on laptops, tablets import curbs Laptop import curbs lift EMS stocks but analysts warn of jumping the gun India to cut import duty on Washington apples to 50% by September end From Chola tradition to Jawaharlal Nehru: All you need to know about Sengol Nehru Memorial Museum and… Continue reading Curb on imports may have cascading effect on second-hand laptop prices

Govt defers implementation of laptop, PCs import restrictions to Nov 1

LG to launch 13th Gen Intel Core-powered Gram series laptops on June 14 Dell XPS laptops with 13th Gen Intel Core processors launched: Details here Honor to launch MagicBook X 14, MagicBook X 16 laptops in India on April 21 Asus launches Zenbook S 13 OLED thin-&-lightweight laptop in India: Details Honor MagicBook X 14,… Continue reading Govt defers implementation of laptop, PCs import restrictions to Nov 1

Curbs on laptop imports to check hardware with in-built security loopholes

The government has imposed a licensing requirement for the import of laptops, tablets and personal computers to guard against IT hardware coming in with in-built security loopholes that may potentially endanger sensitive personal and enterprise data, top sources said. With India having sufficient capacity for IT hardware devices manufacturing, the requirement of purchasers… Continue reading Curbs on laptop imports to check hardware with in-built security loopholes

Laptop import curbs lift EMS stocks but analysts warn of jumping the gun

The government’s recent import restrictions on laptops, tablets, personal computers, and other similar data-processing units have led to a massive rally in stocks of related electronics manufacturers. Investors lapped up shares of Dixon Technologies, Optiemus Infracom, Syrma, Netweb Tech, and HCL Infosystems, which surged up to 17 per cent over the last… Continue reading Laptop import curbs lift EMS stocks but analysts warn of jumping the gun

Apple, Samsung halt laptop imports to India after sudden restrictions

By Sankalp Phartiyal   Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and HP Inc. are among the biggest names freezing new imports of laptops and tablets to India after the South Asian country abruptly banned inbound shipments without a license.   Regulators on Thursday surprised the world’s biggest PC makers when they made licenses… Continue reading Apple, Samsung halt laptop imports to India after sudden restrictions