India restricts imports of laptops, computers in push towards local manufacturing

India restricts imports of laptops, computers in push towards local manufacturing

FILE PHOTO: Indian parliament building is reflected in a puddle after the rain as a man sweeps the water in New Delhi, India July 20, 2018. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

India 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.