Indian technology startup Ai+ Smartphone announced Thursday that it has entered into a manufacturing partnership with Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL), marking a significant step in the company's domestic production ambitions. Under the terms of the collaboration, smartphones, tablets, Internet of Things devices, and advanced wearables will be manufactured at OEL's Noida facility. The companies are targeting a production scale-up beginning April 2026. The partnership involves a combined investment of Rs 125 crore over the coming five years, with plans to produce around three million smartphones during this period. According to the joint statement, the initiative is expected to generate more than 1,200 jobs spanning manufacturing, operations, and various supporting roles. "Together, we are committing capital, creating jobs, and building under the Government of India's Make in India vision, so that more of the value in this industry is created here, not just assembled here," explained Madhav Sheth, CEO of Ai+ Smartphone and Founder of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies. Ai+ Smartphone, which was incorporated and launched in 2025, currently focuses on the budget smartphone segment. However, the brand has expressed ambitions to expand into the premium category with foldable smartphone offerings. The company differentiates itself by claiming to use a sovereign operating system, positioning itself as an alternative amid the
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