smartphones

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What’s driving Tata’s rapid ascent in the iPhone supply chain?

Tata Electronics is making the most of Apple’s push in India amid a surge in high-end smartphone sales and geopolitical pressures.

24 Nov 2024

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Tatas in 60:40 JV with Pegatron for iPhone unit

The deal will see Tata Electronics operate the Chennai plant, with technical support from its Taiwanese partner.

17 Nov 2024

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The humble feature phone comeback vs record iPhone sales

As Apple celebrates its best year in India, the feature phone market is thriving too. But there has been a slump in smartphone sales. What gives?

28 Jul 2024

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Inside the mess at Xiaomi India

The Chinese smartphone maker is reworking its India playbook. There is restructuring, exits and frustration.

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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

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Apple is now a formidable competitor in India

Not a quarter goes by without top executives highlighting growth in the country, with the latest quarter delivering surprisingly good results.

17 Nov 2022

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So, the good news is...

It’s not all doom and gloom in Indian agriculture and positive developments are visible despite all the challenges. There is potential for improvement provided we have the will to change perspectives and are open to progressive approaches.

23 Aug 2022

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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

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Intel’s silicon + software strategy and why India is a 5G laggard

The chipmaker is pushing ahead with plans to diversify its income; no 5G rollout expected until next year as Indian telcos battle low revenues and high spectrum costs.

04 Jul 2022

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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.