Xiaomi Battles Indian Law Enforcement and Competition

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-03 12:26:58 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-04 23:54:28

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Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is facing difficulties in India, its largest market outside of China. The company is being investigated by the Indian government and faced a lawsuit from an Indian state for allegedly infringing upon trademark and design patents.

The Hindu reported that the Indian Law Enforcement (LE) sources said the company is being investigated for alleged money laundering and income tax evasion. The authorities are also examining Xiaomi's business practices in the country, suspecting it of circumventing local laws by routing its sales through Singapore and avoiding customs duties.

Furthermore, in a significant setback for Xiaomi, the Delhi High Court dismissed its plea to terminate a lawsuit filed against it by the Indian Cellular Association (ICA). The lawsuit alleged that Xiaomi violated sections 3 and 4 of the Copyright Act, 1957, and section 134 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Mr. Abhishek Soni, the lawyer representing ICA, argued that Xiaomi copied distinctive features of select iPhones and sold them in India. For instance, the notification tray, apps tray, and overall UI design of the Xiaomi Mi Copy iPhone's UI, claimed the lawsuit.

For Xiaomi, which holds a comfortable lead in the Indian smartphone market, these issues pose a challenge. The company has enjoyed tremendous success in India, becoming the top smartphone vendor in the country since 2019, according to market research firm Canalys.

It remains to be seen how these legal and investigative challenges will impact Xiaomi's business in India. The company has faced similar scrutiny in other countries, including the recent banning in the Czech Republic over security concerns.

We will follow these developments closely and keep you updated with any further information.

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"We have full confidence in our legal position. We strongly believe that our innovative business model benefits both the Indian consumer and the ecosystem at large. We will continue to focus on bringing innovative products and services to our fans in India."

Coral Murphy, an Irish journalist and writer, famously said, "The price of liberty is eternal vigilance."

For Xiaomi, this quote rings especially true as it must remain vigilant, addressing these legal challenges and changing its business model to accommodate various national laws and interests.

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