Import of laptops, PCs, medical devices, solar cells from China fall in FY23

India’s imports of electronic goods such as laptops, personal computers (PCs), integrated circuits and solar cells from China declined during 2022-23, according to a report by economic think tank GTRI.

The fall in imports is notable in electronic items where the PLI (production linked incentive) scheme is operational, the report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said.

Import of medical equipment declined 13.6 per cent to $2.2 billion last fiscal year as compared to 2021-22. Similarly, import of solar cells, parts, diodes slumped 70.9 per cent to $1.9 billion in 2022-23.

The report stated that import of laptops, PCs slipped 23.1 per cent to $4.1 billion and that of mobile phones came down by 4.1 per cent to $857 million in last financial year as compared to 2021-22.