After the Chinese apps, now the Chinese smartphone brand is also under investigation
In 2020, the Indian government took drastic steps by banning 220 Chinese apps in India. The decision was prompted by security concerns amid ongoing tensions between China and India. According to a report in The Morning Context, it appears that the Indian government is now targeting Chinese smartphone brands and has been asked to provide details of the data and components used in the phones.
According to Counterpoint Research, Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi and OnePlus account for more than 50% of the Indian smartphone market. Allegedly, investigations are being carried out to find out whether the smartphones sold by these Chinese smartphone brands are safe for Indian consumers. Following an initial inquiry into the data and segment details, the Government of India is expected to send another notice which will require inspection of these smartphones.
Since the Indian government's retaliation against Chinese apps last year, Chinese smartphone brands have aggressively promoted their "Indianness" and boosted local production and investment in the country. Some of the investments promised to the government by four Chinese companies have not been fulfilled and the new notices are said to be a form of revenge.
Of the companies mentioned, Oppo, Vivo and its sub-brand IQ had the largest share of investment proposals that were not forwarded. Has come up with
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