Guwahati, Jan. 31 -- To give a boost to the "Make-in-India" initiative the Central government has reduced the import duty for components used in the manufacture of mobile phones from 15 per cent to 10 per cent.

According to a report by Reuters, the announcement of a reduction in the import duty for components used in the manufacture of mobile phones was made by the Government of India on Tuesday.

The decision aims to boost exports from Asia's third-largest economy.

The components on which the import duty has been cut to 10 per cent include the battery cover, front cover, middle cover, main lens, back cover, GSM Antenna/Antenna of any technology, PU case/sealing gasket and other articles of polyurethane foam like sealing gaskets/case, s...