India is set to launch a competitive homegrown mobile phone brand by mid-2027, with three domestic companies currently in the race, according to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
3 Indian players are in the race for this coveted position
Aug 22, 2026
11:28 am
What's the storyIndia is all set to witness the emergence of a competitive homegrown mobile phone brand by mid-2027, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced.
The announcement comes as part of the government's efforts to boost local manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign brands.
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