Ai+ Smartphone has entered into a manufacturing partnership with Optiemus Electronics Limited to produce smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and advanced wearable products in India. The agreement supports the Government of India’s Make in India initiative and aims to build a scalable domestic production ecosystem.
Key Details of the Agreement
- Investment: Ai+ Smartphone and OEL will invest approximately Rs. 125 crore in India-based manufacturing over five years.
- Employment Impact: The partnership is expected to create around 1,200 direct and indirect jobs across manufacturing, operations, and supporting functions.
- Production Scope: OEL will manufacture ~3 million Ai+ Smartphone mobile devices, with additional production extending to tablets, IoT devices, and advanced wearables.
- Manufacturing Facility: Production is scheduled at OEL’s Noida facility, with ramp-up planned from April 2026.
Technology & Operating System
Ai+ Smartphone devices run on NxtQuantum OS, India’s sovereign mobile operating system built on Android, designed for transparency, security, and compliance with Indian data laws, ensuring hardware and software remain India-based.
Strategic Benefits
- India-first portfolio: The partnership enables Ai+ Smartphone to scale smartphones, tablets, and connected devices while maintaining tight quality and supply chain control.
- Export readiness: The manufacturing backbone allows targeting both domestic and international markets efficiently.
- Technology roadmap: The collaboration provides flexibility to expand into new device categories while keeping core technology and OS control in India.
Outlook
The Ai+ Smartphone and OEL partnership is expected to strengthen India’s domestic tech manufacturing and provide a scalable production base for smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and advanced wearables. With local manufacturing, sovereign OS control, and planned export readiness, Ai+ Smartphone can expand its India-first portfolio efficiently and meet future market demand.
Madhav Sheth, CEO, Ai+ Smartphone and Founder, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, on the agreement, said:
In a market where most smart devices still come from Chinese and other global brands, there is clear headroom for an Indian brand that treats both quality and sovereignty as non-negotiable. This manufacturing agreement with OEL is a significant step in that direction. OEL brings proven EMS capability in India. Ai+ Smartphone brings an India-authored software stack and a roadmap spanning phones, tablets, AIoT, and wearables. Together, we are committing capital, creating jobs, and building under the Government of India’s Make in India vision, so that more of the value in this industry is created here, not just assembled here.
Commenting on the agreement, Ashok Gupta, Director, Optiemus Electronics Limited, said,
We are very excited to work with Ai+ Smartphone, a dedicated Indian brand that is clear about scale, security, and long-term commitment to the market. With our facilities and experience in electronics manufacturing, we will enable Ai+ Smartphone as it ramps production of smartphones and new device categories from India, strengthening domestic manufacturing and creating room for future export-led growth.