In the past few years, many companies have committed to manufacturing their electronics in India, with Apple being in the spotlight recently. Xiaomi is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in India, and it has been making its phones in the country since 2014 with manufacturing plants spread across 6 locations. The Chinese company is now reported to start making wireless audio products in the country through a partnership with electronics manufacturer Optiemus.

Xiaomi expands its manufacturing footprints in India

In a statement to Reuters, Xiaomi revealed that its Indian arm would manufacture its first local audio gadget at Optiemus Electronics’ factory in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. The company reiterated its commitment to increasing the production of locally sourced components by 50% by 2025.

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Xiaomi did not reveal what kind of audio product it will make in the Indian factory. However, it is “committed to forging more such collaborations for a wider range of categories, across our product line-up,” reports Reuters. Xiaomi sells a variety of audio products in the country, including speakers, earphones, and headphones.

As mentioned, Xiaomi has already established a large manufacturing presence for its smartphones in India. The company employs over 60,000 people in the country and collaborates with various partners such as Foxconn, Flex, DBG, and BYD.  The brand’s decision to make phones in India has proven beneficial for customers, as it has enabled Xiaomi to maintain competitive pricing for its devices.

However, Xiaomi has faced challenges in maintaining its dominance in the Indian smartphone market. The brand has notably lost its position as the country’s top smartphone company to its South Korean rival, Samsung. Much of this could be because of the brand’s puzzling portfolio and misunderstanding of consumer taste in the country. Read more about it in our post here.

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