By FMTeam Sure, India’s conflicts with China are coming to the surface every now and then. And with PM Modi banning more than a hundred Chinese apps a few years ago, it was pretty clear that we aren’t going to tolerate anything threatening from China. But still, do you know that there are many Chinese companies in India that are doing really well? It might sound a bit disappointing, but this is how things work on a global stage. Like, nowadays China is a direct enemy of the USA, but still, they do trade and business with them. That’s how it is. But, let’s not into that and talk about the top 10 leading Chinese companies in India as of 2024. Here we go.
1. Xiaomi
Have you ever heard of a brand or company that literally changed the entire scene in a particular segment of the Indian market? Well, that’s what Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone company, did when it first entered the Indian market in 2014. First generating waves with its Mi 3 smartphone release on Flipkart, Xiaomi literally became super famous in a matter of a few weeks. And what made it even more popular over the last few years? Well, that’s just the pricing of their smartphones with great features, and people in India loved that. Right now, you see, thanks to their excellent camera quality and elegant designs, Indian consumers especially enjoy the Redmi Note 13 Pro series and the Xiaomi 14 Civi.
2. Oppo
Do you remember those amazing and really catch commercials of Oppo smartphones where Bollywood stars show how and why they use Oppo smartphones? Yes, that was probably one of the biggest reasons why Oppo made it this big in the Indian market. For sure, with its high-quality camera phones and strong marketing techniques, Oppo has won over the younger generation starting in 2014. The brand is somewhat well-known in the Indian market because of its focus on outstanding gaming and photography features
3. Vivo
Just like Oppo and Xiaomi, Vivo also jumped onto this scene with their unique offerings, and to be honest, there is a separate but loyal fan base of Vivo in India just because of that. Starting the market in 2014, Vivo soon came to be associated with superb camera quality. But did you know Vivo boasts one of Greater Noida’s biggest mobile phone manufacturing facilities? With 120 million smartphones produced yearly, this plant emphasizes Vivo’s dedication to the Indian market.
4. OnePlus
Remember the all-time famous Flagship Killer? Yes, that was what OnePlus was referred to as, though, now things are a bit different but it surely helped this company make an impact in the smartphone scene, not just in India, but all around the globe. Talking about some recent smartphone series, well, comprising the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU, the OnePlus 12 is evidence of what they are willing to offer. Notwithstanding obstacles, OnePlus has increased local manufacturing capacity in line with the “Make in India” campaign and so strengthened its commitment to the Indian market by making both smart TVs and smartphones locally.
5. Huawei
Huawei is for sure one of the biggest and most famous smartphone companies out there in the world. And talking about something recently, well, leading worldwide in telecoms, Huawei has unveiled cutting-edge products including the Mate 60 Pro driven by the Kirin 9000s 5G CPU. In line with the “Make in India” campaign, Huawei has doubled down on its local manufacturing and R&D activities in front of legal obstacles. No matter how tough it gets for Huawei, it is pretty certain by their actions that this company is not willing to disappoint its loyal fans in India, that’s for sure.
6. Lenovo
We are pretty certain that by this point, many of you thought or believed Lenovo to be a foreign company (like somewhere from the West or anything like that) but it actually is a Chinese company. Shocking? Well, it should be because that’s how Lenovo has done the magic in India because their offerings are just insanely good. All in all, Lenovo has a significant presence in India, with main manufacturing plants at Tirupati and Puducherry.
7. Haier
Since its 2004 arrival in India, Haier Haer has revolutionized the home appliance market, that’s for sure. Haier’s creative products, like washing machines running almost minimal water pressure, have won over Indian consumers with production sites in Pune and Greater Noida. Haier’s development of its Greater Noida factory fits the “Make in India” campaign, improving production capacity and highlighting the brand’s commitment to regional manufacturing and employment generation.
8. TCL
If you recently bought a smartTV for your home, then you might have come across TCL’s name several times, right? Well, it is not just a famous company in India, but in the Western part of the world, people also love how affordable yet powerful TCL’s smart TVs are. Coming back to India, well, operating since 2022, the company’s Tirupati plant concentrates on manufacturing display panels, a fundamental part of smart TVs. And talking about the future, you see, TCL is positioned for ongoing expansion in India as AI-integrated devices meet the growing need for smart home solutions.
9. Realme
To be honest, after Xiaomi and Vivo, the one other company that became super famous in just a matter of few years is for sure Realme. And those who think it is an Indian company, well, you must be shocked to see Realme’s name on this list. It is very amazing how quickly Realme is rising in India. Realme’s varied product line and strategic emphasis on local production have helped it to exceed 100 million smartphone shipments since its 2018 introduction.
10. Coolpad
Last on the list, with a $500 million ambitious investment over the next five years, Coolpad shows its dedication to the Indian market. Working with Videocon in Aurangabad guarantees a monthly production capacity of 300,000 units for the company, therefore supporting the ‘Make in India’ campaign just like some other Chinese companies on this list. As of 2024, with over 6,000 patents, Coolpad is for sure in a good position to lead India’s smartphone sector in the coming few years or so.
Conclusion
Sure, this post can be information for many, but we are pretty certain that for some of you out there, it was kinda eye-opening. Yes, many people in India think that some of these companies aren’t Chinese, but now they know.