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India-designed phones likely in 10-14 months under Rs 62,500 crore scheme
India-designed phones likely in 10-14 months under Rs 62,500 crore scheme
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified the Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) to run from FY27 to FY31, replacing the production-linked incentive scheme that ended…
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified the Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) to run from FY27 to FY31, replacing the production-linked incentive scheme that ended in March 2026. The scheme offers incentives ranging from 2.25% to 5% for manufacturers, with an additional 3% for Indian design and R&D, and up to 1.5% extra for domestic component sourcing.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said indigenously designed phones with Indian-owned intellectual property could hit the market in 10-14 months. He said the government will strictly screen applicants to prevent 'copycats'. To qualify as an Indian brand, a company must have 51% Indian ownership, hold its IP and trademarks in India, and have management control vested with Indian citizens.
The government expects the scheme to drive cumulative mobile phone production of about Rs 39 lakh crore and generate around 60,000 direct jobs. Telecom.EconomicTimes reports that the minister said three players have been asked to come up with design options. Inc42 notes that the notification comes more than a month after Cabinet approval on July 15.
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Both sources report the scheme's key numbers and timelines identically, making this a straight policy notification story with no editorial divergence. Telecom.EconomicTimes, an official news agency feed, leads with the minister's statement and the 'no copycats' warning, framing the announcement as a government achievement. Inc42, a business-tech outlet, leads with the scheme's objectives and places it in the context of India's manufacturing push, including past production and export data. Neither source offers criticism or alternative perspectives. A careful reader should note that the scheme's success depends on whether Indian companies can meet the steep turnover thresholds and develop competitive designs within the stated timeline. The first milestone to watch is the launch of an indigenous phone brand by mid-2027.
Coverage: 2 sources, 1 pro-government, 1 neutral
Sources (2): telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com (pro government), inc42.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
