California: Google announced on Thursday at Google for India, the ninth edition of its annual India-specific event, that it will start manufacturing its Pixel smartphones in India. The company said that the first Pixel smartphones made in India will be available in the market in 2024.
“We shared plans at Google for India” to manufacture Pixel smartphones locally and expect the first devices to roll out in 2024. We’re committed to being a trusted partner in India’s digital growth- appreciate the support for Make in India”, wrote Sundar Pichai on X.
This is a big development for the Indian smartphone market. Google is one of the leading smartphone brands in the world, and its Pixel smartphones are known for their excellent cameras and software. The fact that Google will now be manufacturing its Pixel smartphones in India will make them more affordable and accessible to Indian consumers.
Google’s decision to manufacture its Pixel smartphones in India is also a sign of the company’s commitment to the Indian market. India is one of the largest smartphone markets in the world, and Google is keen to grow its presence in the country. By manufacturing its Pixel smartphones in India, Google will be able to better cater to the needs of Indian consumers and to compete with other smartphone brands in the market.
Google has not yet announced which specific Pixel smartphones it will be manufacturing in India. However, it is likely that the company will start by manufacturing its latest Pixel smartphones, such as the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro.
Google’s decision to manufacture its Pixel smartphones in India is a good thing for Indian consumers. It will make Pixel smartphones more affordable and accessible to Indian consumers, and it will also help to promote competition in the Indian smartphone market.