🇮🇳 The Indian government plans to conduct a strategic review of the import management system for laptops and digital devices by September. The objective is to assess the readiness of manufacturers to establish or expand manufacturing bases in India.

🔍 The analysis will include:

- Import volume from October 2023

- Origin of products and components

- Availability of plans to develop production in India

💡 Possible relaxations and problems:

- Given the progress of companies, the government is considering easing import conditions for laptops, tablets and other equipment

- The main challenge is the creation of production of printed circuit boards (PCB) and surface mount technology (SMT)

🔧 Path to import adjustment:

- The introduction of restrictions on the import of IT equipment in August 2023 has caused concern among major players, including Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo and ASUS

- The government extended the compliance period until November 1, 2023, which led to an increase in imports of IT equipment

- Reformed import management system facilitates authorization, ensuring smooth flow of supplies