Google is apparently planning on exporting its Pixel series of smartphones to the US and Europe from India. It is looking to establish the region as a key export hub with its commercial production set to kick off soon from two of its contract manufacturing partners.
Is India a new manufacturing hub for Google?
According to a MoneyControl report, sources have stated that the production will be carried out through Foxconn and Dixon subsidiary Padget Electronics. Trial production has already begun in Tamil Nadu (South Indian State) with Foxconn, which is a major manufacturer of Apple devices as well. The source close to the matter added that Dixon is set to add Google to its customer list in the second half of the year through its partnership with Compal. It will be sharing production with Foxconn.
The base variant of the Pixel phones will be made by Dixon Technologies, while Foxconn will be responsible for the higher-end Pro variants. Google has yet to make any official announcement, but this could go official sometime in the second half of this year. The report adds that it plans on shipping India made Pixel phones to the European market first. These same units would also address demand in the US later on.
India as an export hub would help diversify its manufacturing and the region offers low labor costs along with local incentives. This news also arrives following the company’s announcement to unveil the Pixel 9 series arriving ahead of its typical Pixel launch cycle. Google’s next gen flagship is set to launch on 13th August 2024, over its original October-November announcement. Real life images of the Pixel 9 also surfaced recently, showcasing the device in a Pink color option. More reports regarding this should surface soon, so stick around for more.
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