Why the Government Has Restricted Imports of Laptops, Tablets and PCs

The government has restricted imports of laptops, tablets, and personal computers with immediate effect, according to a government notice on Thursday, in a bid to push local manufacturing.

“Their import would be allowed against a valid license for restricted imports,” the notice said.

In April-June, electronics imports, which include laptops, tablets, and personal computers, were $19.7 billion (roughly Rs. 16,304 crore), up 6.25 percent…