# India's smartphone manufacturing enters new phase with Vivo joint venture

Following Apple's expansion, Vivo is forming a joint venture in India, marking a new phase in the country's smartphone manufacturing boom. This move strengthens local production and reduces import dependence. It signals deepening global supply chain integration for India's electronics sector.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/after-apple-indias-smartphone-manufacturing-boom-enters-new-phase-with-vivo-jv/) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:36:20 +0000
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/15/india-bets-billions-on-breaking-chinas-grip-on-smartphone-manufacturing/) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:39:52 +0000