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India Seeks Bigger Role as Google Diversifies Pixel Production

India Seeks Bigger Role as Google Diversifies Pixel Production
Make more in India · financialexpress.com

Google may move some production of Pixel phones and other devices out of China starting in 2027.

This is happening because technology companies want their factories and suppliers spread across several countries.

India and Vietnam could receive much of this work.

Vietnam currently has an advantage because it already has many suppliers and factories.

India has made progress, especially by producing many iPhones and increasing electronics exports.

However, India still imports many important parts and adds only about 20-22% of the value domestically.

The article says India should build better suppliers, infrastructure, skills, and rules instead of relying only on subsidies.

If it succeeds, India could make more complex products and attract more investment.

Key facts

Reported shift
Google may move Pixel, smartwatch, and wireless-earbud production out of China from 2027.
Potential beneficiaries
India and Vietnam are expected to receive relocated production, with Vietnam described as having an early advantage.
India’s iPhone production
India produces roughly one in every five iPhones sold globally.
2025 iPhone exports
iPhone exports from India exceeded $23 billion in calendar year 2025.
Electronics exports
India’s electronics exports reached nearly $48 billion in FY26.
Domestic value addition
Domestic value addition in Indian electronics manufacturing is estimated at around 20-22%.
Manufacturing ambition
Manufacturing’s share of India’s real GDP remains around 17-18%, below the long-standing 25% ambition.

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