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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

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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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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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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

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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

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Jingoism vs Made in India mobiles

Why giving in to the hue and cry over "Chinese" smartphones would be a big mistake for India

03 Jul 2020

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Xiaomi’s juggernaut in India hits a rough patch

The smartphone company⁠—struggling at home⁠—faces ever greater challenges in what is now its biggest market

13 Jan 2020