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Coronavirus outbreak: Electronics companies stare at uncertain future

As a large number of components continue to be imported from the neighbouring country, makers of mobile handsets, air conditioners, television sets and refrigerators may face a supply crunch

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Arnab DuttaSubhayan Chakraborty New Delhi
The recent outbreak of a novel coronavirus in China may affect Indian electronics and appliances majors’ business plans if the pandemic continues to spread till the second half of February. 

As a large number of components continue to be imported from the neighbouring country, makers of mobile handsets, air conditioners, television sets and refrigerators may face a supply crunch in coming months. With Chinese officials shutting manufacturing a large number of items, till February 9, local industry bodies like CEAMA and ICEA and manufacturers keep a close watch on developments.

According to Pankaj Mohindroo, chairman of ICEA, which has all major electronics

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