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Rs 11 Lakh Crore: How India's Electronics Sector Is Weathering Middle East Storm
India's mobile phone production has surged to Rs 5.45 lakh crore, while smartphone exports have jumped to more than Rs 2 lakh crore.
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India Prepares Smartphone Export Incentives in a Boost for Apple
The proposal — effectively a second phase of New Delhi’s flagship phone production program — will start rewarding companies for shipping devices overseas, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. Unlike the current Production-Linked Incentive, or PLI, program which retires March 31 and is primarily foc...
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4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
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India Will Have Home-Grown Smartphone Brands in 18 Months, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw: Report
India’s Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (IT), Ashwini Vaishnaw, reportedly issued a major statement of intent at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. As per the report, the Union Minister said that the country is in a prime position to create Indian smartphone brands that can compete with...
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Govt Calls Demand for Smartphone OS Source Code Fake, Says Consulting Stakeholders
India has pushed back against a Reuters report that claimed the government was considering strict new smartphone security rules, including source code sharing. PIB Fact Check called the report fake, while Reuters has stood by its story. With no official notification or supporting documents released, the status of the reported proposals remains uncl...
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Best Smartphones With 1TB Storage in India: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro Max and More
Smartphones with 1TB storage are gaining relevance in India as users demand more space for high-resolution photos, videos, games, and offline content. In 2025, only a few ultra-flagship phones offer this option, including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. These handsets pair massive storage with top-t...
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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Samsung Wallet Adds Digital Car Key Support for Mahindra EVs in India: 5 Things to Know
Samsung announced Digital Car Key support in India for Mahindra's XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs. Soon, owners of these vehicles will be able to lock, unlock, and start their car with just their Galaxy smartphones. The Galaxy S series and Z series smartphones launched after 2020 are eligible for keyless entry and ignition.
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Vivo Led Market as Smartphone Shipments in India Rose 3 Percent YoY in Q3 2025: Omdia
As per a new research by Omdia, India’s smartphone shipments surged 3 percent YoY growth in the July-September period (Q3) in 2025, with total shipments touching 48.4 million units. The growth is driven by the early festive season and new launches. Vivo retained its lead with a 20 percent market share, followed closely by Samsung. Xiaomi came in...
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India’s Mobile Shipments Saw 8 Percent Growth In Q2 2025, iPhone 16 Leads the Charts: Report
In the second quarter of 2025, India’s smartphone market grew 8 percent from the same quarter last year. This comes after the country saw “muted” growth in the first quarter, according to a market research firm. This growth is being attributed to the 33 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in new mobile launches, aggressive marketing, and steady...
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India Is Now the Leading Smartphone Exporter to the US, Overtakes China: Report
For the first time, India has become the leading manufacturing hub for smartphones sold in the US in a quarter. The numbers correspond to the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. The subcontinent has overtaken China as uncertainty grows around the Asian nation’s trade deal with the US. China’s share in the US’ smartphone imports, in Q2 2025, fell 25 ...
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India Smartphone Shipments Rise 7 Percent YoY in Q2, Vivo Secures Top Spot: Canalys
India's smartphone shipments experienced a 7 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth in shipments in Q2 2025, as per a new report by market research firm Canalys. Vivo led the market with a 21 percent share, while Samsung secured second place. Oppo, Xiaomi, and Realme rounded out the top five.
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Shrinking Profit Margins Unwind Popular ‘Make in India’ Trade in Electronics
Following triple-digit share gains in recent years, electronics manufacturers — who make everything from Samsung Electronics phones to air conditioning units — are facing a sharp reversal as investor enthusiasm cools.
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Vivo, Xiaomi Top India’s Smartphone Market in 2024; Samsung Slips to Third: Counterpoint
India's smartphone market saw a nine percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue in 2024 on a wholesale price basis to reach a record high, as per a report by a market research firm. Samsung, which claimed the top spot in the global smartphone market share, slipped below Vivo and Xiaomi to third place in India's smartphone market share.
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India Smartphone Shipments Rise 3 Percent YoY in Q3, Samsung Retains Top Spot: Counterpoint Research
Smartphone shipments in India grew 3 percent year-on-year (YoY) for the July-September period (Q3) in 2024, reveals a new report by market research firm Counterpoint. The overall value of smartphones grew by 12 percent in the same quarter compared to last year. Samsung continued to lead the smartphone market with a 23 percent market share, while Ap...
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Rs 11 Lakh Crore: How India's Electronics Sector Is Weathering Middle East Storm
India's mobile phone production has surged to Rs 5.45 lakh crore, while smartphone exports have jumped to more than Rs 2 lakh crore.
-
India Prepares Smartphone Export Incentives in a Boost for Apple
The proposal — effectively a second phase of New Delhi’s flagship phone production program — will start rewarding companies for shipping devices overseas, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. Unlike the current Production-Linked Incentive, or PLI, program which retires March 31 and is primarily foc...
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4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
-
India Will Have Home-Grown Smartphone Brands in 18 Months, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw: Report
India’s Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (IT), Ashwini Vaishnaw, reportedly issued a major statement of intent at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. As per the report, the Union Minister said that the country is in a prime position to create Indian smartphone brands that can compete with...
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Govt Calls Demand for Smartphone OS Source Code Fake, Says Consulting Stakeholders
India has pushed back against a Reuters report that claimed the government was considering strict new smartphone security rules, including source code sharing. PIB Fact Check called the report fake, while Reuters has stood by its story. With no official notification or supporting documents released, the status of the reported proposals remains uncl...
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Best Smartphones With 1TB Storage in India: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro Max and More
Smartphones with 1TB storage are gaining relevance in India as users demand more space for high-resolution photos, videos, games, and offline content. In 2025, only a few ultra-flagship phones offer this option, including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. These handsets pair massive storage with top-t...
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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Samsung Wallet Adds Digital Car Key Support for Mahindra EVs in India: 5 Things to Know
Samsung announced Digital Car Key support in India for Mahindra's XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs. Soon, owners of these vehicles will be able to lock, unlock, and start their car with just their Galaxy smartphones. The Galaxy S series and Z series smartphones launched after 2020 are eligible for keyless entry and ignition.
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Vivo Led Market as Smartphone Shipments in India Rose 3 Percent YoY in Q3 2025: Omdia
As per a new research by Omdia, India’s smartphone shipments surged 3 percent YoY growth in the July-September period (Q3) in 2025, with total shipments touching 48.4 million units. The growth is driven by the early festive season and new launches. Vivo retained its lead with a 20 percent market share, followed closely by Samsung. Xiaomi came in...
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India’s Mobile Shipments Saw 8 Percent Growth In Q2 2025, iPhone 16 Leads the Charts: Report
In the second quarter of 2025, India’s smartphone market grew 8 percent from the same quarter last year. This comes after the country saw “muted” growth in the first quarter, according to a market research firm. This growth is being attributed to the 33 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in new mobile launches, aggressive marketing, and steady...
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India Is Now the Leading Smartphone Exporter to the US, Overtakes China: Report
For the first time, India has become the leading manufacturing hub for smartphones sold in the US in a quarter. The numbers correspond to the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. The subcontinent has overtaken China as uncertainty grows around the Asian nation’s trade deal with the US. China’s share in the US’ smartphone imports, in Q2 2025, fell 25 ...
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India Smartphone Shipments Rise 7 Percent YoY in Q2, Vivo Secures Top Spot: Canalys
India's smartphone shipments experienced a 7 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth in shipments in Q2 2025, as per a new report by market research firm Canalys. Vivo led the market with a 21 percent share, while Samsung secured second place. Oppo, Xiaomi, and Realme rounded out the top five.
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Shrinking Profit Margins Unwind Popular ‘Make in India’ Trade in Electronics
Following triple-digit share gains in recent years, electronics manufacturers — who make everything from Samsung Electronics phones to air conditioning units — are facing a sharp reversal as investor enthusiasm cools.
-
Vivo, Xiaomi Top India’s Smartphone Market in 2024; Samsung Slips to Third: Counterpoint
India's smartphone market saw a nine percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue in 2024 on a wholesale price basis to reach a record high, as per a report by a market research firm. Samsung, which claimed the top spot in the global smartphone market share, slipped below Vivo and Xiaomi to third place in India's smartphone market share.
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India Smartphone Shipments Rise 3 Percent YoY in Q3, Samsung Retains Top Spot: Counterpoint Research
Smartphone shipments in India grew 3 percent year-on-year (YoY) for the July-September period (Q3) in 2024, reveals a new report by market research firm Counterpoint. The overall value of smartphones grew by 12 percent in the same quarter compared to last year. Samsung continued to lead the smartphone market with a 23 percent market share, while Ap...
