Vivo-Dixon JV approved: India's new China playbook lets know-how in under local majority control

Government clears the Vivo-Dixon smartphone manufacturing JV (Dixon 51%, Vivo 49%), signaling India's evolving stance—admitting Chinese technical expertise while enforcing Indian-majority ownership. Part of a broader electronics localisation push spanning displays, components and design, with players like Amber, Kaynes and Syrma in the mix.

— Filed Fri, 10 Jul, 2026, 15:08 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Government approves Vivo-Dixon smartphone manufacturing JV (Dixon 51%, Vivo 49%), signaling India's evolving China playbook—allowing Chinese know-how under Indian-majority control. Part of broader electronics localisation push covering displays, components and design capabilities.