New Delhi, July 7 -- India's electronics industry has raised strong objections to the government's recent restrictions on the import of gold compounds, warning of disruptions to production lines and potential setbacks to domestic manufacturing.

In an order dated June 17, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) moved colloidal precious metals and compounds, including potassium gold cyanide (PGC), from the 'free' to 'restricted' import category.

As a result, customs authorities have begun halting consignments at ports, affecting the supply of essential inputs for printed circuit boards and other electronic components.

According to The Economic Times, the Electronic Industries Association of India (Elcina) stated in a letter to th...