From The Economic Times · · 50s
India's Smartphone Plans and Market Shifts
India aims for homegrown smartphones by 2028, while Netflix users drop app engagement.
In brief
India aims for homegrown smartphones by 2028, while Netflix users drop app engagement. India plans to launch its own smartphone brand by October 2028, as Netflix users open the app less frequently. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
India's smartphone ambitions
India plans to launch its own designed, manufactured, and branded smartphones by October 2028.
“Ashwini Vaishnaw says India will have its own Indian-designed, manufactured and branded smartphones in the next two years by October 23, 2028”
Vande Bharat Sleeper launch
Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper service starts October 31 with six-day weekly operations.
“The new Sleeper Vande Bharat Express is expected to begin overnight services between Varanasi and New Delhi from October 31”
US stock market outlook
US markets anticipate rebound as Wall Street investors focus on November 3 US midterm elections.
“US Stock Market today: Investors also have their focus trained on the US midterm elections on November 3”
Dubai iPhone collection
Dubai resident collects 53 iPhones from first generation to iPhone 18 Pro Max over three years.
“Dubai resident Mohammed Shakaa brought 53 iPhones, from the first-generation model to the iPhone 18 Pro Max”
Netflix user decline
Netflix users open the app less frequently despite increased total watch time.
“Netflix Inc. has seen a decline in user engagement, with customers opening the app less frequently than before”
What matters most
India plans to launch its own smartphone brand by October 2028, as Netflix users open the app less frequently.
