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Chinese smartphone brands, major players in the Indian market, is expected to solidify its foothold there thanks to booming sales as the South Asian nation enters the 5G era, industry experts said, despite lingering challenges such as the Indian government’s heightened scrutiny of Chinese tech firms.
With the official announcement of 5G launch which is scheduled on October 1 by New Delhi, analysts said there would be a new wave of sales in Indian market. That’s especially true for Chinese smartphone makers, which have about two-thirds of the Indian market now.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will roll out 5G services on October 1 at an official launch event, Indian media reported. The country is scrambling to catch up with the pace of telecom development in Asia where major economies like China, Japan and South Korea have already rolled out 5G…