India Aims to Launch Domestic Smartphone Brand by October 2028

India aims to launch its own smartphone brand by October 2028, with the goal of designing, manufacturing, and branding mobile phones domestically. The government has been building capabilities in smartphone hardware design and has recently developed a 5G-plus mobile phone design, which will help India compete with established brands like Apple and Samsung. The move is part of the government's "Make in India" initiative, which aims to boost domestic manufacturing and exports.