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Xiaomi swaps India GM for South Asia chief Alexander Tang to claw back smartphone share

Xiaomi is replacing India GM Alvin Tse with regional head Alexander Tang as it tries to reverse a market-share slide to Vivo and Motorola. The move signals a likely pivot back to aggressive pricing after a margin-first stance cost ground in 100+ regions since 2022.

ET Small Business · 5/28/2026, 7:15:29 PM

India smartphone market splits: premium up 25%, affordable down 46% in weakest quarter in years

Q1 2026 India shipments fell 2-5% as DRAM/NAND price spikes squeezed entry-level demand. Premium tier surged 25% on flagship launches from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi. Apple hit 9% share with iPhone 16 series driving 53% of its volumes; OnePlus 15/15R delivered 48% of OnePlus sales.

Hindustan Times · Business · 5/15/2026, 5:19:12 AM