NEW DELHI: Counterfeit HP products valued at around Rs 30 crore have been seized between November 2022 and October 2023 in India, with the highest number of confiscations in Mumbai, PC maker HP said in a report on Tuesday.
According to HP's Anti-Counterfeiting and Fraud (ACF) report, law enforcement authorities in India, with support from the company's anti-counterfeiting initiatives, have removed nearly 4. 4 lakh illicit items from the market during the reported period.
"Counterfeit HP products valued at approximately Rs 30 crore have been seized during November 2022-October 2023 in India," the report said.
The items include several counterfeit toner and ink cartridges, preventing their circulation and potential sale to unsuspecting consumers.
"The majority of these operations occurred in Mumbai, where over one lakh illicit items were confiscated," the report said.
HP conducted approximately 300 customer delivery inspections in India from November 2022 to October 2023.