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What's behind the sudden influx of Chinese firms into the Middle East?
A mix of favourable policies and high-rolling consumers in the Middle East is drawing a wide array of companies to set up shop in the region
17 Sept 2025
A rethink on Chinese investment is misaligned with India’s strategic goals
Not only do Chinese companies have better alternatives like Vietnam, but they are also worried about the Indian government’s erratic attitude towards them.
15 Aug 2024
What next for Paytm and Vijay Shekhar Sharma?
The fintech giant and its founder are not new to crises, but the latest debacle dwarfs anything the company has faced in the past. The road to revival will be a tough one.
04 Feb 2024
Instant digital loans: convenience comes with a heavy cost
After a crackdown on predatory Chinese loan apps, established local players like Paytm have entered the market for short-term loans—but with annualized rates as high as 50-60%.
29 Aug 2023
Inside the mess at Xiaomi India
The Chinese smartphone maker is reworking its India playbook. There is restructuring, exits and frustration.
04 Jul 2023
Xiaomi’s India journey hits a speed bump
Once the top smartphone maker in the country, the Chinese company is reeling under the weight of a market share slide, a slowdown in the mass-market segment and top-level exits.
08 May 2023
Why the government is out for Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo
In recent weeks, the $26 billion Indian smartphone industry has seen an unprecedented shakedown by the authorities. What does it mean?
01 Aug 2022
Xiaomi finally replaces Manu Jain
The Chinese smartphone maker has announced Alvin Tse as its new India head, months after the popular Jain quietly left the country.
03 Jun 2022
What happened to Xiaomi India’s Manu Jain?
The Chinese smartphone maker’s top executive in its second-largest market quietly left last year ahead of a government crackdown.
21 Apr 2022
Chinese smartphone makers put on notice
The Indian government has sought details of components used by the makers of Vivo, OPPO, Xiaomi and OnePlus phones. Why?
18 Oct 2021