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Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: Does Google's flagship smartphone offer something new?

New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Google's Pixel line of smartphones have always given a sense of being very good phones, but somehow not quite being as popular as they should be. The Google Pixel 11 Pro is one o... Read More


Mint Explainer | Can India build a homegrown smartphone brand?

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- India's IT ministry, which formally notified its Rs.62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) on 21 August, has proposed a two-part approach to the plan, with the sec... Read More


Three firms may revive Indian smartphone brands as incentive scheme takes effect

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- After a decade-long hiatus during which two out of every three smartphones sold in India came from China-based brands, homegrown phone makers could make a comeback as early as ne... Read More


A new India smartphone brand likely next year, as three firms eye sops: Govt

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- After a decade-long hiatus, during which two out of every three smartphones sold in India were Chinese brands, homegrown phone makers could make a comeback as early as next year,... Read More


Despite Skyroot feat, India has world's costliest rocket launches

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- India's fledgling private space industry has a steep hill to climb before it can become a competitive global launch market. Among six markets capable of launching rockets carryin... Read More


OnePlus hikes prices for the fifth time in nine months as India market share sinks

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- OnePlus, a smartphone brand under Chinese tech conglomerate BBK Electronics, on Monday joined sister brands Oppo, Vivo, and Realme in raising phone prices for the fifth time in n... Read More


Wipro arm, Micromax, Jyoti CNC lead Rs.7,877cr electronics investments

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Union IT ministry announced its first tranche of approvals for electronics component facilities in India, with 31 projects investing Rs.7,877 crore to manufacture mobile encl... Read More


BGMI-maker Krafton eyes AI over gaming as investments touch $900 million in India

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Korea-headquartered global gaming firm Krafton, which operates India's top-grossing mobile game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), will invest in five venture capital funds as a ... Read More


Going electric: How offroading beasts like the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon are successfully making the switch

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- In January 2025, Mercedes-Benz launched its electrified G-wagon in India. Barring the green number plates that are mandated for electric cars, in appearance, the Mercedes-Benz G5... Read More


The curious case of the old iPhone that refuses to get cheaper

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- If you're looking to join the iPhone bandwagon with a (cheap) used device that better suits your pocket, you're in for some disappointment. Turning the mantra of depreciation on ... Read More