Will it be a hindrance?, Restrict computer imports! Modi So Strongly Promotes "Made in India" Import | Restrictions | Computers
Modi strongly advocates "Made in India" to restrict the import of various electronic products.
India has recently introduced measures to restrict the import of electronic products such as laptops and tablets. Indian media reports that the Modi government is calling on businesses in an innovative way to manufacture products in India.
According to Bloomberg, on August 3rd, the Indian government suddenly announced the implementation of import restrictions on electronic products such as laptops, tablets, and personal desktop computers. One day later, the Indian General Administration of Foreign Trade extended the effective date of this ban by three months, and the import restrictions will take effect on November 1st.
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US media: India seeks to vigorously develop its own manufacturing industry and become the "world's factory"
According to CNN, this is India's latest move to achieve its electronic manufacturing goals. The launch of the new measures comes at a critical moment for "Made in India" as India is seeking to promote its own manufacturing industry to become the "world's factory". In 2020, India introduced a similar ban on the import of smart TVs. According to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the working age population in India is expected to reach 1 billion in the next 10 years, which is also one of the reasons why India is attracting global multinational corporations.
As early as 2014, Indian Prime Minister Modi proposed the "Made in India" plan, seeking to promote the development of the country's manufacturing industry through a series of incentive measures, but the effect was not satisfactory. According to American media, India's recent volatile and sudden measures demonstrate Modi's urgent desire to develop its own manufacturing industry.
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Indian media: ban will have an impact on global computer giants
The Economic Times of India reported that India's new measures will have an impact on global computer giants including Apple, Samsung, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and others, as these companies have a significant share of the personal computer market in India.
Let's take a look at this regulation from the perspective of businesses, and it will have a significant impact on Apple and Dell because when they launch new products, this regulation will create an obstacle, and they will have to spend extra time obtaining necessary approvals to ship the products to India. This also means that the Indian government is calling on businesses in an innovative way to prioritize the Indian market by manufacturing products in India.
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Indian media: Ban brings hidden dangers of product "supply interruption"
Some Indian media are also skeptical about the impact of this move. The Indian Express reported that high tariffs on smartphones had previously catalyzed domestic production in India, and import restrictions on smart TVs had helped India achieve 100% local assembly. However, personal desktops, laptops, and tablets have complex components, making it difficult to replicate the success of localizing the production of smart TVs and smartphones. In addition, import restrictions have brought about significant potential supply disruptions for products.
Indian electronic goods distributor:
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The introduction of this ban will affect sales as the supply chain will be disrupted, and therefore prices will inevitably rise.
Analysis: India's manufacturing industry is inefficient, and import bans may be counterproductive
An analysis suggests that India's manufacturing industry itself is not efficient enough to meet the domestic market, and sudden restrictions on imports can actually be counterproductive. At the same time, many overseas companies have made significant investments in India, and Modi's measures violate the laws of the market economy, which may also cause trade disputes and harm the Indian economy
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