Thinking of bringing in laptops and mobiles from abroad? I’ve heard some say it’s tough to sell branded ones here. Can I import and sell them legally? What are the steps involved? What paperwork do I need? And most importantly, what are the duties and taxes?

Importing and selling laptops and mobiles from abroad requires a license from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. You’ll need to comply with BIS standards and pay import duties and taxes, including customs duty, GST, and potentially other levies depending on the specific product. Details can be found on the Indian Customs website.