Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Nothing's CMF Sub-Brand to Become Global Brand, India Base
The smartphone company Nothing is making a big move with its affordable brand, CMF.
They're making it its own company with its main base in India.
They are also teaming up with an Indian manufacturer called Optiemus Infracom, with a joint investment of $100 million.
This partnership should create over 1,800 jobs in India.
This move means India will be the center for making CMF phones and sending them to other countries.
Nothing has already invested a lot in India, recognizing its importance.
CMF, which sells phones under $200, is already popular in the Indian market.
Nothing is making its CMF sub-brand an independent company.
India will serve as its global base for operations, research, and manufacturing.
A $100 million joint venture with Optiemus Infracom Limited was announced.
The partnership is expected to create over 1,800 jobs in India in the next three years.
CMF focuses on budget smartphones and wearables.
- Who
- Nothing and Optiemus Infracom Limited
- What
- CMF, Nothing's sub-brand, will be turned into an independent subsidiary based in India.
- When
- Announced on Thursday.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To establish CMF as a global smartphone brand and hub for manufacturing.
- Company
- Nothing (CMF sub-brand)
- Partnership
- Joint venture with Optiemus Infracom Limited
- Investment
- $100 million (joint venture), $200+ million (total)
- Job Creation
- Expected to create over 1,800 jobs in India
- Focus
- Budget smartphones and wearables
- Price Range
- Phones under $200