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Policy incoherence

Import management system for IT is licence raj by another name

India loosening its planned restrictions on laptop, tablet imports

As part of the latest plan, all companies bringing everything from tablets and laptops to desktop computers and servers into India will have to register

India likely to delay import licensing of laptops, tablets, PCs by a year

After industry objections, the plan, which would also affect Dell and HP, was quickly delayed by about three months, and came under criticism from Washington

PC, laptop import restrictions: Govt hints at breather; no date for curbs

Laptop, tablet, PC, and small server makers need to register on DGFT platform starting Nov 1

Govt to make IT hardware import authorisation process online, seeks data

The government on Friday informed IT hardware players that the process of import authorisation for laptops, tablet, servers etc. will be completely online and has sought data of the past three years for the inbound shipments of mobile, IT and telecom products, sources aware of the development said. Industry players have been informed that the "import management system" portal, which will be managed by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), will go live by the end of this month. "MeitY has informed companies that 'import management system' will go live by September end. It will be managed by DGFT. It has asked importers to feed their organisation data and import data subsequently for the past 3 years," a source, who did not wish to be identified, told PTI. The government has proposed to implement new rules for import of IT hardware from November 1. The new rule will allow imports of IT hardware by authorised firms. The import management system will handle imports related to .

Newest laptop chips, software will handle GenAI chatbot, says Intel

ntel executives also expect to say that the company is on track to deliver a successor chip called "Arrow Lake" next year, and that Intel's manufacturing technology will rival the best

HP launches AMD processors-powered Omen 16 and Victus 16 gaming laptops

The HP Omen 16 and Victus 16 feature OMEN Gaming Hub, which is a gaming-focused utility tool with options such as performance mode and network booster

After laptops, tablets, govt moots import licence for broadband gear

Senior telecom industry executives said that such a move would make home broadband services more expensive and lead to supply chain bottlenecks

Govt breather on IT imports: Festival cheer comes early for PC makers

Analysts say that the new registration mechanism would also mean that festival season sales would not take a hit

ITI develops self-branded Laptop & Micro PC 'SMAASH'; stock zooms 20%

Till 02:04 PM; a combined 19.34 million equity shares representing 2 per cent of total equity of the company changed hands on the NSE and BSE.

LG Gram 16 review: Big display, strong performance, and lightweight design

The LG Gram 16 is a compelling choice for those seeking a slim and lightweight laptop ready for various tasks, excluding gaming or heavy content creation

Panic buying? IT hardware imports rise 50% ahead of licence deadline

The rise in imports is expected to continue in September as well, as it takes 4-6 weeks for consignments to reach India

Apple working on affordable MacBook lineup to challenge Chromebooks: Report

With surge in demand for online learning post pandemic, it makes sense for Apple to rejuvenate its interest in entry-level PC market

Top headlines: Car sales zoom to new high in Aug, India set for Aditya-L1

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From smart phones to laptops, 206 mn obsolete devices lying with households

Disposal, recycling of e-waste continue to be a major challenge

ICEA urges govt to rethink new laptop, tablet and PC import policy

The development came a day after Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Communications and IT said the industry had not raised any concerns on the import licensing requirement

Dell, HP among 32 firms that applied to make laptops locally: Vaishnaw

India is wooing global IT and electronics players with policy sweeteners and incentive schemes, making a push to position itself as a global powerhouse for hi-tech manufacturing

US trade chief flags concerns over India's license rule for laptop imports

US' intervention comes amid worries the licensing regime could impact shipments from the likes of Apple and Dell and force firms to boost local manufacturing

HP Dragonfly G4 review: Ticks the right boxes for a premium business laptop

Starting at Rs 220,000, the HP Dragonfly G4 stands as a premium business laptop. However, its integrated graphics configuration may not cater to everyone's needs

India, US likely to discuss import curbs on laptops, PCs, and tablets

There could also be talks on New Delhi's recent decision to impose restrictions on imports of electronic items such as laptops, PCs, tablets from November