Google is aiming to position India as a key export hub for its Pixel range of smartphones destined for markets in Europe and the United States, according to reports. Moneycontrol cites sources indicating that Google will soon begin commercial production through Foxconn and Dixon subsidiary Padget Electronics. Trial production has already commenced in Tamil Nadu with Foxconn, a major manufacturer of Apple devices.
“Google is a large brand, which Dixon will add to its customer list in the second half of the year through its partnership with Compal. They will share the production with Foxconn,” a source told Moneycontrol. The report also claimed that the base variant would be made by home-grown Dixon Technologies while Foxconn would be responsible for Pro variants.
“Google will make a formal announcement in H2… they are committed to India. The initial plan is to serve Europe and going forward Google will address demand in the US with India-made Pixel smartphones,” it added.
Commercial production is slated to begin in September, with exports commencing once production stabilizes. The report stated, “Since demand for Pixel smartphones is very low in India, Google plans to export most of the locally produced devices from Foxconn and Dixon facilities leveraging the PLI benefits.”