New indigenously designed mobile phones with Indian IP rights will launch in 10-14 months. The government will strictly screen brands, preventing "copycats" from benefiting. Companies must prove ownership of design intellectual property rights for scheme eligibility. The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme aims to boost domestic brands and production. This initiative seeks to establish technological sovereignty and capture greater economic value.

The governments Rs 62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) will cover mobile phone makers and electronics manufacturing services firms meeting specified turnover and…

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the ₹62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) | India News