In Tamil Nadu, India, Google will manufacture its Pixel phones by 2024 end with the aim of putting its newest models for sale therein. This forms part of Google wider expansion plan into India, where the company sees a huge opportunity to meet the increasing demand for smartphones.
Alphabet teams up with Foxconn in India
Alphabet, Google parent corporation, has partnered with Foxconn, which happens to be the largest electronics manufacturer globally. Foxconn is currently manufacturing iPhones for Apple Inc., and now it will also help produce Google own Pixels phone. This move benefits both parties because while on the one hand, Google can use Fox Conn’s manufacturing and supply chain management know-how, on another hand, Fox Conn gains access to Google technology as well as brand value .
Google Production lines due within weeks
Expectations are that over the next few weeks, production lines will be established specifically for Pixel phones so that production can start before April-June. This would be a significant milestone for them since it would allow entry into one of the world’s biggest smartphone markets right now, dominated by Chinese firms like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, among others.
Google’s Indian Expansion Plans
In addition to this move, which will see them begin making handsets locally, Google also has broader plans for expanding operations across various sectors within India so as to tap into fast, fast-growing demand for smartphones within this market that analysts expect could become one of the largest global soon. More specifically, they plan heavy investments into areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cloud Computing, etc., aimed at enhancing their foothold further within these emerging fields while simultaneously catering better services to millions more users throughout the country who will increasingly come online over next few years.
Global Manufacturers Consider Indian Market Amidst US-China Trade War of Google
With ongoing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, many multinational enterprises have started looking elsewhere other than China, thus turning attention towards countries such as India due to their huge consumer base coupled with favorable geopolitical climate compared to the backdrop of strained relations between the two superpowers. India, in particular, stands out as an attractive destination for manufacturers because not only does it offer a large population but also has good potential when it comes to the fast-growing electronics industry that is currently seeing players like Foxconn seeking opportunities within its borders.
