Xiaomi urges India to address supplier concerns amid scrutiny: Report

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi reports that component suppliers are hesitant to establish operations in India due to increased scrutiny of Chinese companies by the government, according to Reuters. Continue reading “Xiaomi urges India to address supplier concerns amid scrutiny: Report”

Xiaomi introduces ‘TechSeSmartDilSeSmart’ bundle for Rs. 19999

Xiaomi has introduced a special festive offer in India, featuring four Xiaomi products that are worth a total of Rs. 33,696 if purchased separately. However, you can grab this bundle for just Rs. 19,999, thanks to bank offers. Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces ‘TechSeSmartDilSeSmart’ bundle for Rs. 19999”

Xiaomi 5G devices power ‘Video Call a Friend’ on Kaun Banega Crorepati

Xiaomi India has collaborated with the popular Indian TV show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, broadcasted on Sony Entertainment Television. This collaboration brings together technology and the show, offering a unique twist to the “Video Call a Friend” lifeline. Continue reading “Xiaomi 5G devices power ‘Video Call a Friend’ on Kaun Banega Crorepati”

ED issues showcause notice to Xiaomi India for Rs. 5,551 crore FEMA Violation

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recently issued show-cause notices to Xiaomi Technology India Pvt Ltd, as well as its officials and three banks, under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The alleged violation involves foreign exchange transactions exceeding Rs. 5,551.27 crore. Continue reading “ED issues showcause notice to Xiaomi India for Rs. 5,551 crore FEMA Violation”

Xiaomi India ropes in Disha Patani as brand ambassador for Redmi audio and mobile accessories

Xiaomi India has announced that it has roped in Bollywood actor Disha Patani as the brand ambassador for its range of audio and mobile accessories. This comes ahead of Redmi Buds 4 Active launch next week. Continue reading “Xiaomi India ropes in Disha Patani as brand ambassador for Redmi audio and mobile accessories”

Xiaomi India partners with Optiemus Electronics for local production of audio products

Xiaomi India has joined forces with Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL) to enhance its commitment to manufacturing in India. This partnership focuses on advancing the field of AIoT and begins with the localization of wireless audio products. Continue reading “Xiaomi India partners with Optiemus Electronics for local production of audio products”

Block on Xiaomi India’s Rs. 3700 crore deposits removed by court: Report

Xiaomi India has been subjected to intense scrutiny by the Indian government and has experienced numerous financial difficulties. Rs. 3,700 crore Fixed Deposit (FD) on the company’s bank account was blocked in February 2022 for a variety of reasons. Continue reading “Block on Xiaomi India’s Rs. 3700 crore deposits removed by court: Report”

Xiaomi shuts its financial services business in India

In India, Xiaomi India discreetly ended its financial services operation. According to reports, the business has retreated from a $1 trillion opportunity by removing its Mi Pay as well as Mi Credit apps from the Google Play Store along with its own app store in India. Continue reading “Xiaomi shuts its financial services business in India”

Xiaomi India announces several organizational changes

Xiaomi India today announced various organizational changes. This comes after Manu Kumar Jain, who transitioned to a global role as Group Vice President last year, and is responsible for International Strategy, including International Marketing and PR. He joined Xiaomi India back in 2014. Continue reading “Xiaomi India announces several organizational changes”

Xiaomi India says it has sold 2 million smartphones in 5 days of festive sales

After yesterday’s announcement of 100K Smart TV sales in 3 days, Xiaomi India today announced that it has sold 2 million or 20 lakh smartphones in less than 5 days of the festive sale across platforms, thanks to ‘Diwali With Mi’ on mi.com, Great Indian Shopping Festival on Amazon and The Big Billion Days on Flipkart that offered discounts on the smartphones. Continue reading “Xiaomi India says it has sold 2 million smartphones in 5 days of festive sales”

Xiaomi India launches ‘Mi Store on Wheels’ to bring retail experience to doorsteps

Xiaomi today launched its Mi Store on Wheels, moving retail platform that aims to bring store like experience to customers’ doorsteps and bringing availability in the far corners of our nation. Xiaomi India CEO Manu Kumar Jain said that the company offline team has  completed this project in just 40 days with an aim to bring Xiaomi products to customers in villages and non-metro cities. Continue reading “Xiaomi India launches ‘Mi Store on Wheels’ to bring retail experience to doorsteps”

Xiaomi opens 1000th Mi Store in India, announces Mi Studio

Xiaomi has announced its 1000th Mi Store in India today located in Rewari, Haryana. In addition to the Mi Store launch, Xiaomi India also announced the launch of ‘Mi Studio’ which is the company’s latest addition to its new retail concept.
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Xiaomi India offers a chance to own the Mi A2 before launch

Xiaomi introduced the Mi A2 smartphone as the successor of the Mi A1, at an event in Spain yesterday. Xiaomi India head and VP Manu Jain has already confirmed that the smartphone will be launching in the country on August 8th, but the Mi A2 Lite may not come to India. If you are planning to buy Mi A2 and can’t wait till the official launch in India, there is a good news for you. Continue reading “Xiaomi India offers a chance to own the Mi A2 before launch”

Xiaomi India schedules a new launch event on February 14, Redmi 5 / Redmi Note 5 expected

Xiaomi Redmi 5 PlusXiaomi India just sent out press invites for the launch of its first product of 2018 in India on February 14th. The invite just has the number ‘5’ along with the date, so it could be the Redmi 5 series that was introduced in China back in December last year or the company might surprise us with the Redmi Note 5. Continue reading “Xiaomi India schedules a new launch event on February 14, Redmi 5 / Redmi Note 5 expected”

Xiaomi India might be gearing up for Explorer Program for upcoming Redmi Note 5

Xiaomi has a tradition of involving Mi Fans in device exploration before the launch of Redmi Note models in India, these explorers get devices before the official launch and are expected to participate in challenges given by the company. For Redmi Note 3 company recruited 100 Mi Fans under the Mi generation program in 2016 and last year, company recruited 50 hardcore Mi Fans as Explorers to test and explore Redmi Note 4 before its official launch. It’s been a year since Xiaomi launched its budget champion in country and everyone is anxiously waiting for the successor of Redmi Note 4. Continue reading “Xiaomi India might be gearing up for Explorer Program for upcoming Redmi Note 5”