The computer maker didn’t reply to ET’s queries. Lenovo for instance hasn’t been participating in government tenders in the past two years. In the telecom sector, China’s Huawei and ZTE are effectively barred from participating in India’s 5G deployment. Moreover, companies are wary of getting devices made by Chinese companies, fearing that their use may not be allowed by the government in future, said an executive at a global IT hardware company. An industry grouping pegged the import spike at 20-30%.īoth expect September to see another surge as most consignments take four-six weeks to reach India. The order, however, has led to fears of supply disruptions and price increases once the restrictions kick in.Īugust imports exceeded 1.2 million units, up from 800,000 in July, due to increasing orders from enterprise customers as well as original equipment makers (OEMs) that want to ensure adequate stocks during the festive season and for corporate requirements, an expert said. The notification, passed on August 3, was amended a day later, deferring implementation to November 1, giving the industry three months to recalibrate.

The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) put the import of IT hardware, including laptops, PCs and servers, under the restricted category last month, calling for a licence.

Companies advanced procurements fearing a supply crunch, said manufacturers and a leading system integrator that buys from distributors and producers and supplies to enterprises. India’s IT hardware imports surged as much as 50% in August from July, ahead of licensing rules taking effect on November 1.

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