<h1>India Allows 100% Foreign Investment in Mobile Manufacturing; Denies Customs Duty Rebates, GST Council to Advise on Exemptions.</h1> Foreign companies can invest up to 100% in India's mobile phone manufacturing sector without prior government approval. The government has received requests for concessions like duty exemptions and relaxed local sourcing norms for state-of-the-art technology, valid for three years. However, requests for customs duty rebates on equipment imports were denied, as many components already have reduced duties. Since July 1, 2017, a 10% basic customs duty applies to mobile phones and certain parts, with a 12% GST on both domestic and imported phones. Exemptions and duties are subject to GST Council recommendations.