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In an interview to Moneycontrol, MediaTek India MD Anku Jain shares the chipmaker's strategy to democratise 5G, India’s semiconductor manufacturing and why he believes that this time the chip push is for real

Apple captures 28% value share in India, becomes the third-largest global iPhone market by volume

The premium segment led market growth with 29% YoY shipment growth, lifting the overall market’s value by 18% and pushing average selling prices (ASPs) up 13% YoY.

Beyond smartphones: Xiaomi HQ 'deeply involved' with India plans, 'value over volume' focus: COO Sudhin Mathur

Sudhin Mathur, COO of Xiaomi India has dismissed speculation that the local arm was being asked to operate independently on its own profits due to reduced attention from the headquarter amid legal and regulatory issues. The COO said India continues to be a key pillar of Xiaomi’s global operations.

OnePlus’ Rs 6,000-crore ‘Project Starlight’ on fast track as premium sales double, says India CEO

Launched last year as a three-year Project Starlight aims to strengthen the phone makers R&D, services, retail presence and manufacturing quality

Flat July-Aug shipments, muted festival season set to pull India’s smartphone market down this year

With Diwali coming early, Q4 volumes may soften, pulling full-year shipments down to 148–149 million, below 151 million in the previous year

Indkal in talks to raise $80 mn after $20-mn bridge round; eyes smartphone manufacturing JV

The $80 million round will also help Indkal build component manufacturing capabilities, especially sub-assemblies, through its electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners.

Govt to begin work on smartphone PLI 2.0 to boost exports, competitiveness with China, Vietnam

Industry executives, who are pushing for PLI 2.0, argue that extending support is critical for India to meet its $500-billion electronics output target by 2030

Smartphone maker Vivo expands ZEISS partnership under new imaging strategy

The initiative aims to make R&D in night photography, portraits, telephoto, and video, while expanding into health and cross-device applications.

Vivo enters mixed reality device race with Vision headset

The debut marks a milestone for Vivo, making it the first Chinese smartphone brand to extend into MR hardware. The company said it took four years to develop the device

iPhone exports powered 30 percent surge in India’s smartphone shipment during the first half of 2025

According to Counterpoint Research’s Make in India Service, the US accounted for 54 percent of India’s total smartphone exports in H1CY25, up sharply from 30 percent a year earlier, with Apple alone contributing over three-fourths of the volume.

Smartphone makers seek lowest GST slab to recharge stagnant demand after Centre's reform pitch

According to handset makers, the high tax rate has tied up working capital, increased manufacturing costs and eroded India’s global competitiveness

Poco M7 Plus 5G launched: Design, display, price and 7 other things to know about the phone

Poco has expanded its smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the Poco M7 Plus 5G. The device offers a large display, 5G connectivity, and reverse charging support, aimed at buyers looking for an all-round daily driver in the mid-range segment. Here are all the details you need to know, broken down into 11 points.

India’s electronics exports surge 47% in Q1 FY26, smartphones lead the charge

ICEA has projected electronics exports to reach $46–50 billion by the end of FY26, building on the momentum from FY24 and FY25, when exports stood at $29.1 billion and $38.6 billion, respectively.

Indian smartphone market rebounds in June quarter, iPhone 16 most-shipped device

Apple’s iPhone 16 emerged as the most-shipped device, driven by extended EMIs, retail promotions, and improved channel execution. Apple recorded its best-ever Q2 shipments in India

Xiaomi sub-brand Poco India chief Himanshu Tandon quits, likely to join rival Nothing

The exit comes as Xiaomi grapples with shrinking market share and falling smartphone shipments, even as Poco has emerged as a bright spot in recent quarters

Realme reboots brand strategy in India with leaner lineup, says premium transition will take 3 years

Realme expects its Number series, including the new Realme 15, to drive volumes through the year. The 15 series, he said, is developed first for India with software and AI features meant for Indian consumers.

Apple iPhone sales in India set to blow past $12-bn mark in 2025, maintains premium market lead

The growth underscores Apple’s deepening market penetration and an increasingly localised India strategy

India's smartphone market rebounds in Q2 on fresh launches, eased inventory

Chaurasia warned that the second half of 2025 will depend more on retail execution than product cycles, with brands aggressively locking inventory through channel reward programs—offering foreign trips and even cars as incentives for performance during the Monsoon, Puja, and Diwali period

Vivo bets big on premium segment with X Fold 5, X200 FE launches to take on Samsung, Apple

Currently, Vivo’s V series targets the $400–$600 range, while the X and Fold series compete in the over $600 premium tier, going up against Apple and Samsung

Your smartphone has real gold, scientists share 3 simple steps to recover it safely

Did you know your smartphone has real gold inside? Scientists reveal a safe, simple 3-step method to recover gold from old phones and e-waste.

Realme takes India-born P series global after selling 2 million units online

Buoyed by the strong performance of the realme P1, launched in April 2024 and surpassing 1 million online sales, the company is now launching the realme P3 Series globally. The new lineup promises flagship-level performance and features at competitive prices, focusing on young, online-first users.

Apple sizzling hot in India despite heatwave, to ship 2.8 million iPhones in Q2

Apple’s stellar run continues at a time when the overall smartphone market is expected to decline 3–4 percent in the June quarter, driven by extreme heat in key regions, which are restricting retail foot traffic, coupled with a seasonal slowdown

Xiaomi recalibrates India strategy with premium push following sales slump, kicks off tablet manufacturing: COO

As it seeks to reposition beyond smartphones, Xiaomi is intensifying its focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) segment, which it views as a key profitability driver. According to Mathur, tablets, TVs, and wearables are among the areas of growth in India.

Women bridge the gap with men on mobile phone usage: Govt survey

While there is a yawning gap in ownership, with 81.2 percent men owning a mobile compared with 56.9 percent women in rural areas, digital literacy has improved

iPhone shipments set to surge even as economic headwinds shrink India’s smartphone market in 2025

Apple is expected to post strong double-digit growth in 2025, even as overall smartphone shipments decline due to muted consumer sentiment and macroeconomic pressures