Last month, the government of India restricted the import of laptops, tablets, and related items to boost local manufacturing in the country. It is a part of the government’s ‘Make In India’ initiative and bolster the electronics sector through PLI schemes. However, this move by the government is now reportedly delayed as per a new development. Now, HP has joined hands with Google to manufacture Chromebooks in the country.
HP partners with Google to make Chromebooks in India
HP commenced its PC manufacturing in India back in 2020 at the Felix facility in Chennai. It also started making laptops including the Elitebooks, ProBooks, and G8 series in December 2021. The same factory is set to start making Chromebooks from October 2. HP stated that manufacturing Chromebooks in India will cater to the demand for affordable PCs in the country, mainly in the education sector. The company continues to support the government’s ‘Make In India’ initiative.
Recently ASUS had also announced that it will make laptops at the same contract manufacturer’s facility as HP in Chennai. Additionally, a report also revealed that South Korean brand Samsung is also joining India’s laptop-making push at its Noida facility with an annual production capacity of 60,000 – 70,000 units. Two people familiar with the matter revealed that the company is expected to start making laptops in the country from next month.
A past report also revealed that at least 32 global electronic companies including Dell, Lenovo, and more have applied to India’s incentive program to make laptops in the country.
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