India on Tuesday said companies will have to seek fresh approvals to import laptops and tablets starting from Jan. 1 and guidelines to do so will be issued shortly. The country launched an "import management system" in November 2023,

The government is expected to extend to year-end the import authorisation system for laptops and other devices. Registered manufacturers' licence will extend automatically with it.

The country launched an "import management system" in November 2023, which required companies to register with the government the quantity and the value of their laptop and tablet imports.

India on Tuesday said companies will have to seek fresh approvals to import laptops and tablets starting Jan 1 and guidelines to do so will be issued shortly. The country launched an "import management system" in November 2023,