India remains fertile ground for China smartphone majors, shows data

India remains among the dominant markets for Chinese smartphone brands, despite their brush with the local authorities.

Data from Counterpoint Research highlights the robust performance of these players in India. Oppo, a key Chinese brand, expanded its global smartphone sales volume share from India — from 31 per cent in 2023 to 36 per cent by Q3 of 2024. Vivo, its sibling under the BBK Electronics umbrella, maintained a 58 per cent share from India.