Xiaomi has launched the 17T in India at ₹59,999 (12GB+256GB) and ₹64,999 (12GB+512GB), pairing Leica Summilux optics, a 50MP 5x zoom, 6.59-inch 3500-nit display and 6500mAh battery. The pricing positions it as a value flagship beneath Vivo and Oppo rivals, intensifying competition in the premium-mid segment.

Hindustan Times · Business · 6/4/2026, 10:57:36 AM

Lenovo-owned Motorola enters India's premium foldable tier with the book-style Razr Fold starting at ₹1,39,999 (12GB/256GB), with a 16GB/512GB variant at ₹1,74,999. Specs include Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, an 8.1-inch 6200-nit inner display, 6000mAh battery, 80W wired/50W wireless charging and Bose-tuned speakers — pricing aggressively below Samsung and Vivo rivals.

Hindustan Times · Business · 5/29/2026, 2:12:43 PM

Xiaomi has named Alexander Tang as India head, replacing Alvin Tse, as the smartphone brand fights to recover from a collapse in market share from 31% in 2018 to 12% in Q1 2026. A return to aggressive pricing, leadership reshuffle and headcount rationalisation are on the cards as Vivo, Samsung and Motorola gain ground.

ET Retail · 5/29/2026, 5:13:13 AM

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

Dixon Technologies' share of India's Android contract manufacturing slipped to 32% from 37%, while rival Bhagwati Products climbed to 17% from 14%, doubling Q4 revenue to ₹4,800 crore on Oppo, Vivo and Realme orders. PLI scheme wind-down is intensifying margin pressure across the sector.

ET Retail · 5/26/2026, 5:32:02 AM

Over 130 models have repriced upward as AI-driven demand for memory chips tightens supply. Budget brands like Xiaomi, Realme and Transsion are downgrading specs to hold price points, while Apple and Samsung lean into pricier variants. The Rs 29,999 sweet spot is eroding through 2026.

ET Small Business · 5/20/2026, 9:53:47 AM

The 29-year-old turnkey fixtures and POSM supplier is adding CNC laser welding, wood processing, UV digital printing and large-format 3D printing. Its proprietary CMS is live across India, Indonesia and Turkey, with Europe, US and Australia rollouts planned by 2026.

Retail4Growth (HTML list) · 5/15/2026, 1:11:50 AM

The Hindu BusinessLine reviews vivo's X300 Ultra, a 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, IP68/69 rating, quad speakers and AnTuTu scores near 3.96M. At 232g it targets premium buyers where vivo is pushing harder against Apple and Samsung in India's sub-premium-to-ultra tier.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/13/2026, 12:26:41 PM