India Rolls Back Plan to Restrict Laptop Imports After Industry Backlash

India is rolling back its plan to impose restrictions on laptop imports after criticism.

The import licensing regime aimed to ensure trusted hardware enters India.

It would have affected Dell, HP, Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and other companies.

The government held consultations with industry and will announce new laptop import order by end of October.

Officials did not disclose details about the new plans.