Smartphones

The scheme has attracted investment proposals worth Rs 1,15,351 crore, nearly double its initial target, and is projected to generate production worth about Rs 10,35,000 crore.

Toyoake’s smartphone curfew: Why one Japanese city is limiting screen time to two hours

A new ordinance in Toyoake, Japan, seeks to cut daily screen time, but the plan has divided residents and sparked a debate about government overreach.

Qualcomm in talks to start chip packaging in India, open to new fab players, says global COO Akash Palkhiwala

The company is in talks with multiple suppliers, including the Tata Group, to leverage India’s OSAT capacity and is will also increase investments in Indian startups through Qualcomm Ventures, Palkiwala tells Moneycontrol

Are smartphones getting cheaper after the new GST revamp? Here’s what we know

The new GST revamp simplifies India’s tax system with cheaper essentials and services, but smartphones stay at 18% GST. Here’s what it means for buyers.

Smartphone buyers can expect steep discounts as brands rush to clear excess inventory

Inventory levels in the domestic smartphone market remain significantly higher than a year ago

India set to become global smartphone factory as companies move out of China

Big players like Apple and Samsung are increasing their production in India to meet global demand. This export push is helping India climb up the global manufacturing ladder.

`Mini deal,' major stakes: India, US trade talks resume, may cover defence, auto

India is likely to allow increased imports of energy products, edible oils, automobiles, and defence equipment, among others, in order to slash the looming Trump tariffs.

Dixon subsidiary Padget to make Alcatel smartphones in India

NxtCell and Dixon are setting up a capacity of 1.2 million smartphones annually

Apple's iPhone move to India may face Chinese hurdles as iPhone 17 trials begin

Apple assembled $22 billion worth of iPhones in India during the 12 months ending March 2025—a nearly 60% increase year-on-year.

Apple, Samsung account for 94 percent of India’s smartphone exports

Tata Electronics was the fastest-growing manufacturer in 2024, with 107% YoY growth. iPhones 15 and 16 were the major volume contributors

Qualcomm aims to regain 5G smartphone market share by competing across all price segments: India President

MediaTek dominated the mobile chipset market in India, capturing 51 percent of the overall 5G market, while Qualcomm followed with 32 percent. However, in the premium segment (Rs 30,000 and above), Qualcomm leads with a 34 percent share, ahead of Apple (27 percent), Samsung (24 percent), and MediaTek (14 percent).

Smartphone PLI: $1 billion given in 3 years, 5 companies got 98% of the funds, says report

At $13.1 billion in the April-November period, handsets are now the second highest exported product from India

Electronics industry must export more to be globally competitive: MeitY secretary

For Indian manufacturers, tie-ups with Chinese firms are crucial at this stage to develop a resilient world-class supply chain before striking out on their own, S Krishnan has said

RBI's first rate cut in five years may boost demand for smartphones, electronic goods

Lower interest rates on personal loans and credit cards will likely encourage spending on high-value items like smartphones, laptops, and televisions.

Children more aware of negative impact of smartphones than parents, overuse leading to conflicts: Study

The findings, part of the sixth edition of the vivo Switch Off survey conducted in collaboration with CyberMedia Research (CMR), revealed that while technology is indispensable, it has also become a source of conflict within families.

Nokia phone maker HMD shifting manufacturing hub from China to India, urges suppliers to follow in

The company hopes to gain from the geopolitical situation, expects positive outcomes if the Trump regime imposes stricter tariffs on China due to the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries

Success of Apple, Hyundai prompts India to push for tech transfers, competitive tariffs in more sectors

Chemicals, capital goods and leather have emerged in initial discussions as sectors where India could emulate its success in smartphones and automobiles that has seen an increase in local production and thereby exports. These deliberations are presently at a nascent stage and a final call will depend on several domestic and global factors.

Apple Watch prices have outpaced Apple iPhone over last seven years

Apple products still don’t beat inflation, with prices of most products rising slower than the consumer price index

Premiumisation, discounts and more could bring festive cheer to the smartphone market in India

Festive season means that both online and offline retailers are expected to usher in a slew of discounts on smartphones, which could give a shot in the arm to the Indian smartphone market

US pips UAE as largest buyer of Indian-made smartphones, but Russia pays more per piece

Smartphone exports to Russia jumped over 700 percent in the first five months of 2024 from the previous year

More smartphones than cereals: A story of India’s changing exports

Smartphones are within a touching distance of replacing vehicles as one of India’s top exports

Acer re-enters India's smartphone market through licensing deal with Bengaluru-based Indkal

Indkal Technologies will launch a wide range of smartphone models under the Acer brand in mid-2024, expecting to quickly build strong momentum and a significant market share.

Xiaomi in talks with component makers to boost local sourcing ahead of incentive scheme

Muralikrishnan said that the Indian smartphone industry is expected to witness over 10% revenue growth in the 2024 calendar year, citing positive growth trends in the market.

Best smartphones under Rs 50,000: Xiaomi 14 CIVI, OnePlus 12R, and other mobiles from popular brands

Here is a list of the top smartphones priced around Rs 50,000, including the recently launched Realme GT 6, Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

Realme aims to increase premium smartphone market share in India

With its latest smartphone, the company has also marked its entry into the Artificial Intelligence-powered device category in India and globally. It has also officially introduced its NextAi technology, powering the latest Realme GT 6.