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Samsung planning to shift export-centric smartphone production to India under the PLI scheme

Samsung planning to shift export-centric smartphone production to India under the PLI scheme

August 17, 2020
The Indian government recently dropped a few onerous clauses from the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, alongside planning an incentive program worth $6.6 billion. The idea was to invite companies to manufacture their goods in India with a view to not only supply into the country, but also export from it. The changes appear to be...
India eases restrictions and plans $6.6 billion to boost smartphone manufacturing

India eases restrictions and plans $6.6 billion to boost smartphone manufacturing

June 3, 2020
In an attempt to attract more foreign investment from smartphone manufacturers during these trying times, the Indian government has dropped a few clauses from its production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and has planned an incentive of about $6.6 billion. According to a recent report from the Economic Times, officials familiar with the matter have revealed that the...
Google Pixel XL costs $285.75 to Manufacture – in line with Rival Smartphones

Google Pixel XL costs $285.75 to Manufacture – in line with Rival Smartphones

October 26, 2016
When Google finally unveiled the Pixel and Pixel XL on October 4th, many people were put off by the price tag of the two phones. While Google is no stranger to sticking a premium price tag on their products, many users hoped that the two Pixel phones would continue bucking the trend of expensive off-contract...