# India's Smartphone Plans and Market Shifts

> India aims for homegrown smartphones by 2028, while Netflix users drop app engagement.
- Title: India's Smartphone Plans and Market Shifts | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/hbl-engineering-among-4-stocks-showing-rsi-trending-up/slideshow/135038502.cms
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- Topics: india, smartphone, apple, samsung, netflix, user engagement, money, business
## 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
## Key takeaway

India plans to launch its own smartphone brand by October 2028, as Netflix users open the app less frequently.