India · Updated 24 Oct, 03:23 pm IST
Union IT Minister sets October 23, 2028 target for an Indian smartphone brand
Why it matters for readers: If you care about gadgets, it means India wants a phone brand built with local design and tech by 2028, but specifics are not yet public.
- Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a two-year deadline—target date October 23, 2028—for an Indian-designed and manufactured smartphone brand.1
- The goal is that the phones will be built around domestic design, manufacturing and intellectual property to compete with global brands.1
- Vaishnaw said an Indian company has already designed and delivered a 5G smartphone to a major US telecom operator.1
- The government has not disclosed the name, specifications, price or release plans for the proposed Indian phone.1
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