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,

India extends import approval system for laptops and tablets till December 31, 2024, aiming to monitor inbound shipments and boost domestic production.

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.