Xiaomi's legal woes in India

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-04 21:55:46 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-07 05:59:15

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Xiaomi, reportedly one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in India, is battling both law enforcement and competing smartphone companies in the country.

The crackdown

According to a report by the Financial Times, the Indian government has imposed a ban on the imports of 129 mobile phone models from Xiaomi, as well as other major smartphone makers like Apple, to curb the growing electronic waste problem in the country.

Smartphones made by Xiaomi, Apple, and other companies use semiconductors to connect to networks, but these chips, which are not produced in India, have to be imported. Importing phones that use these chips increases the need for them, creating a cycle of electronic waste generation.

The import ban, which comes into force on July 1, is an effort to encourage smartphone manufacturers to shift to locally made components and promote domestic production.

The competition

Xiaomi, however, also faces challenges from competitor smartphone companies.

The Chinese company grew to prominence in the Indian market thanks to its value-for-money phones, aggressive marketing, and sales pitch of engaging with its user base.

However, competitors like Samsung and local brands such as Micromax have slashed their prices to compete with Xiaomi, according to the Financial Times report.

A Samsung spokesperson told the Financial Times that "Samsung has pioneered the 'Make in India' initiative, and over 95% of our portfolio is manufactured locally," adding that the company continues to "invest in local manufacturing facilities, skills development, and sourcing locally."

A Xiaomi spokesperson said the company "is closely evaluating the notification and respecting the direction of the government."

The spokesperson added that "at Xiaomi, we have always been committed to creating sustainable products, with the smallest environmental footprint possible," and that the company is "continuously exploring options to further optimize our supply chain in India."

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