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India just approved a major manufacturing deal between China’s Vivo and local firm Dixon Technologies, marking a pivotal shift in smartphone production. With a 51-49 Indian majority stake, this joint venture—first announced last December—serves as a blueprint for Chinese brands to ramp up local manufacturing, moving beyond sales to actual production. It’s part of India’s growing role as a global smartphone hub, fueled by Apple’s presence and now expanding to include Chinese players. The partnership navigates India’s post-2020 border tensions and regulatory hurdles, offering Vivo policy stability and Dixon the scale to boost exports. As Chinese brands dominate Indian sales but lag in exports, this deal could mirror Apple’s model—producing for global markets. A strategic win-win that deepens India’s footprint in the global electronics supply chain.

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