Apple, Samsung could be hit by India laptop and PC import restrictions

An illustration of the new Apple store in Mumbai, India India imposed restrictions on the imports of personal computers and tablets, citing security reasons and the need to boost domestic manufacturing — in a move that could impact Samsung and Apple hardware sales in one of the world's largest markets for consumer electronics. Laptops and tablets are among a handful of electronics that will require a license to be imported into India, according to a government notice published Thursday. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India's information technology minister, on Friday laid out a...