After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV
India has approved a joint venture between Chinese smartphone maker Vivo and local manufacturer Dixon Technologies. This partnership, structured as a 51/49 split, is expected to serve as a new model for Chinese firms operating in India amid increased government scrutiny.
Why it matters
This deal signals a shift in India's manufacturing strategy, moving beyond Apple-led production to integrate Chinese brands into the local supply chain through domestic partnerships.
India on Thursday approved a manufacturing joint venture between China’s Vivo and local manufacturer Dixon Technologies, a move that could mark the next phase of the country’s smartphone manufacturing boom after Apple helped turn India into a global smartphone production hub.
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