Indian notebook makers seek minimum import price on ASEAN supplies
The All India Notebook Manufacturers Association has urged the Commerce Ministry to set a minimum import price for notebooks from ASEAN, arguing that low-cost Indonesian imports under the India-ASEAN FTA are undercutting domestic MSME producers.
What happened
All India Notebook Manufacturers Association · Indian notebook manufacturers urged the Commerce Ministry to impose a minimum import price on ASEAN notebook
Key facts
- 10 ASEAN member states
- 0% basic customs duty
- 0% IGST
- India-ASEAN FTA effective January 2010
Why this matters
A minimum import price could make partnerships, contract manufacturing, or consolidation among Indian notebook producers more attractive as buyers seek reliable domestic supply.