The bilateral trade among India and China has surpassed USD 100 billion during the fiscal year 2023-24. There are more than 100 Chinese companies operate across various sectors in India and are particularly involved in the consumer electronics and infrastructure sectors. A lot of Chinese companies are seeking to increase their manufacturing operations in India particularly via joint ventures and partnerships with local businesses. Due to geopolitical tensions in the last few years particularly in relation to the disputed Himalayan border region between India and China, FDI inflow from China has seen fluctuation. Chinese FDI reached its peak in the amount of USD 705.25 millions in 2015, before falling down to USD 205.19 million by 2020. But, despite disagreements, India and China are trying to improve their bilateral trade relations, particularly after the peaceful solution to the border conflict in Ladakh. Galwan Valley in Ladakh. Let’s take a take a look at the top 10 Chinese companies operating in India in 2025.
Top 10 leading Chinese Companies in India
1. Xiaomi Inc.
Xiaomi Inc., established in 2010 is an Chinese multinational company in technology that specializes in consumer electronic devices including software, electric vehicles and electronic devices. The company first entered into the Indian market in 2013, with the introduction of their Mi3 smartphone series, in collaboration with Flipkart. At present, Xiaomi is a leading smartphone manufacturer within India and also offers various other products in India which include smart televisions tablets smart watches, and other accessories like earbuds or speakers.
Xiaomi operates seven smartphones and smart television manufacturing plants in India. These are situated within Noida, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The company operates a network of more than 3000 stores spread across more than 850 cities across India.
2. Oppo
Oppo was established in 2004 was an Chinese producer of consumer electronics. The company is renowned by its phones. The company was introduced to India in 2014 and is among the most sought-after smartphone brands across the nation. It has launched a number of models of phones in India including Oppo F27 series, Oppo A3 series, Oppo Reno series and many more. In addition to smartphones The company also offers IoT items in India.
Oppo has a vast collection of retail stores and service centers that cover a variety of states of India which includes Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Assam.
3. Lenovo
Lenovo was founded in 1984 was an Chinese multinational corporation that is involved in the development and manufacture of personal computers as well as server, consumer electronic, and various other technology products. Lenovo is active in India since 2005, and offers a broad variety of products to Indian customers, such as desktops, laptops, workstations, software, and other accessories.
Lenovo runs a PC-manufacturing facility in Puducherry as well as a tablet manufacturing facility located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The company plans to make the majority of its computers in India in over the course of three years.
4. OnePlus Technology
OnePlus Technology, established in 2013 was a Chinese producer of consumer electronic. The company began its journey into India in 2014 when it launched the smartphone OnePlus One in partnership with Amazon. In addition to its flagship line of smartphones it also offers smart TVs in India. In actual fact, the OnePlus TV line of smart televisions was exclusively launched in India.
OnePlus is a manufacturer of flagship devices, mid-priced smartphones and smart TVs in India. The company operates 120 authorized retailers and service centers in India.
5. Haier Group
Haier Group, founded in 1984 was an Chinese multinational company that specialises in household appliances and consumer electronic products. The company has been operating in India from 2004, through its subsidiary, Haier India Limited. Haier India offers a variety of home appliances as well as consumer electronics to Indian customers. They include refrigerators appliances for air conditioning, microwave ovens water heaters washing machines, and televisions.
Haier India is the owner of one of the largest industries in India located in Noida, UP. The manufacturing facility in the park has an annual manufacturing capacity of 1.8 million refrigerators as well as 0.5 million of various home appliances.
6. Vivo
Vivo founded in 2009. It is a world-renowned Chinese technology firm that produces and designs smartphones, accessories for smartphones along with software and solutions. Vivo entered India in 2014 and is now among the top smartphone brands in India. It has introduced several versions of phones in India like the The X Series, the Y Series V series, T series, and many more.
Vivo has a manufacturing plant within Greater Noida. The majority of its smartphones sold in India are produced at this location.
7. Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobiility, founded in 2011 is an entirely owned subsidiary of Lenovo, the Chinese technology firm, Lenovo, which is involved in the production of smartphones as well as different Android devices. The company began offering smartphones for sale in India through the online retailer Flipkart in 2014. The smartphones that are that are available to customers in India are the Moto G series, Moto Edge series, and Moto Razr series.
8. TCL Technology
TCL Technology, founded in the year 1981. It is owned by the state Chinese producer of consumer electronic products. The company shifted its operations to India during the period of 2016 and offers a broad range of consumer electronics for Indian customers. This includes smart TVs as well as QLED televisions. They also offer wash machines, cooling systems as well as sound bars.
TCL Technology operates a facility located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh which produces televisions for Indian as well as global markets.
9. Huawei
Huawei was founded in 1987 in 1987, is an Chinese multinational technology company specializing in telecommunications equipment, as well as consumer electronic products. Huawei began its journey into India in 1999 when it established a center in Bangalore. It supplied telecommunications equipment as well as service to Indian telecom companies and introduced its Honor smartphone brand in 2014. Huawei continues to be present in the Indian smartphone market.
10. Coolpad
Coolpad founded in 1993 was an Chinese producer of consumer electronics and telecommunications devices. Coolpad began to enter in the Indian market in 2008 and quickly became a popular brand in for smartphones that are budget-friendly. But, the latest phone launch to India was in 2020.
Conclusion
Chinese companies dominate in the market for consumer electronics in India especially in the category of smartphones. But, Chinese companies are increasingly confronting stiff competition from local and international companies.
