Pankaj Mohindroo

Major smartphone makers may invest as much as Rs 6,000 crore to assemble PCBs in India

Assembling PCBs is far more complex than having them imported, the primary reason why the government wants OEMs to invest in making their PCBs in India.

Govt slaps 10% import duty on USB cables used for mobile charging

So far this was exempt from basic customs duty.

Indian Cellular Association urges Chinese mobile companies to embrace 'Make in India'

At a time when India is poised to become a global manufacturing hub for mobile phones and components, Pankaj Mohindroo, National President, Indian Cellular Association (ICA), has asked Chinese companies to partner with Indian firms for setting up a manufacturing base in the country.

Govt rationalises duty on mobile phone parts, industry sees boost for manufacturing

The government has removed basic customs duty and special additional duty proposed on charger, adaptor, batteries and wired headsets