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India Approves Vivo-Dixon Joint Venture Amid Push for Local Smartphone Manufacturing
Key points
- India approved Vivo-Dixon joint venture for local smartphone manufacturing.
- Vivo will hold a 49% stake, while Dixon holds 51%.
- India announced a $6.5 billion incentive program for smartphone production.
- The program includes incentives up to 5% for local manufacturing.
- India is expanding its role in global electronics supply chains.
Vivo and Dixon Joint Venture Approved
India has approved a joint venture between Chinese smartphone maker Vivo and local manufacturer Dixon Technologies. This agreement allows Vivo to begin local smartphone production, acquiring certain manufacturing assets from Vivo, and creating products for other brands. The new venture gives Dixon a 51% stake, with Vivo holding 49%.
India's Manufacturing Boom
The approval is part of India's ongoing expansion as a global smartphone production hub, coming after successful assembly of Apple's iPhones and other brands in the country. India has seen a decade of increasing smartphone manufacturing activities, attracting notable names like Samsung and Chinese brands, including Xiaomi and Oppo.
New Incentive Program to Attract Global Manufacturers
India announced a ₹625 billion ($6.5 billion) incentive program to bolster smartphone manufacturing. Running for five years, it offers incentives up to 5% based on eligible sales and 1.5% for sourcing components locally. This program aims to shift more of the global electronics supply chain to India, reducing reliance on China.
Expanding Semiconductor Industry
India is also making a substantial push in the semiconductor industry with a commitment of ₹1.28 trillion ($13.3 billion). This move aims to expand domestic semiconductor production and support for related equipment, materials, and research.
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India announced a ₹625 billion ($6.5 billion) incentive program for smartphone manufacturing to attract global supply chains away from China. The initiative aims to boost local production and the semiconductor industry, reflecting India's growing role in electronics manufacturing.
India has approved a joint venture between Vivo and Dixon Technologies, allowing Vivo to manufacture smartphones locally. This partnership reflects the country's growing role as a global smartphone production hub, particularly after Apple's successful manufacturing efforts in India.