New Delhi, April 22 -- Google is reportedly looking to accelerate plans to move a significant portion of its Pixel smartphone production to India, as it seeks to cushion the impact of fresh US tariffs. The move could come amid rising geopolitical tensions and increasing costs tied to manufacturing in countries like Vietnam and China.

According to a report byThe Economic Times, Google's parent company Alphabet has recently held discussions with major electronics manufacturers, including Foxconn and Dixon Technologies, about expanding Pixel production facilities in India. The talks are said to have taken place earlier this month, and signal a strategic pivot aimed at bolstering local manufacturing capabilities.

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