<h1>Multinational begins laptop assembly for domestic market, raising questions on local-manufacturing incentives and trade compliance</h1> A multinational electronics company has commenced laptop assembly at a Noida facility and is currently targeting production exclusively for the domestic market. The firm, which already manufactures feature phones, smartphones, wearables and tablets locally and is a major handset exporter, confirmed expansion of advanced-device manufacturing after discussions with a government minister; company did not respond to media queries. The move may implicate domestic manufacturing and trade policy considerations-such as eligibility for local-production incentives, compliance with any production-linked schemes, and potential future export licensing or customs obligations-while the company remains a minor player in the laptop segment.