In a meeting with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Representatives, Apple, HP, and Dell pushed for a nine to twelve month extension of import restrictions. Manufacturers of laptops, tablets, and personal computers like Apple, HP, and Dell met with representatives from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to request an extend of the import restrictions for nine to twelve months.

The manufacturers have stated that setting up production facilities for make-in-India takes time. The producers asserted that they were unsure of the licensing procedure for the prohibited products. The central government established limitations on the import of laptops, tablets, and computers in a Ministry of Commerce announcement dated August 3. The notification also stated that the import would only be permitted with a valid licence for restricted imports.