A new licensing regime for laptop imports, which will be effective in November, has sent ripples through the tech landscape. Worried about soaring laptop prices? With over 70% of India's laptops imported, it's a valid concern. Are price hikes inevitable? Will the laptop sector face shortages? Will the government stick to its decision or do a Ctl+Z? And, could this move ignite domestic laptop production? Join ET Prime's Mugdha Variyar as she unravels the impact of this move on consumers, brands, and the industry at large In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast you will hear:

- Industry View with Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, India Cellular & Electronics Association 
- Analyst Insights with Navkendar Singh, Associate Vice President at IDC,
- Latest News with ET Journalists Writankar Mukherjee, Kiran Rathee, and Subhrojit Mallick

If you like this episode, check out other such interesting episodes like Chip Chase: Can India make the most powerful thing in the world?, How fast can Apple bite into India?, What's 'Cook'ing For Apple In India?, Foxconn In India: Neighbour’s Pride, No One’s Envy!, and more! 

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