India's Amber Enterprises To Manufacture Oppo, OnePlus, Realme Phones; Company Notes Rising Cost
Amber Enterprises India will begin manufacturing Oppo, OnePlus and Realme smartphones in India from early 2027. The firm targets an initial output of 8 million units, scaling to 16 million by the second year. This move reflects a shift towards asset-light models for major Chinese mobile brands operating in the Indian market.
Amber Enterprises India is set to diversify its electronics manufacturing portfolio by entering the mobile phone segment. The company has secured a strategic manufacturing collaboration with Oppo Mobiles India to produce smartphones under the Oppo, OnePlus and Realme brands.
The firm anticipates commencing trial production by the fourth quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in the first quarter of the 2027-28 financial year. The company has already onboarded a Chief Operating Officer to lead this mobile vertical. Claude Down: Anthropic's AI Service Restored After Widespread Authentication Outage Affecting Users Globally.
As per a report by Business Standard, Amber Enterprises expects an initial production volume of 8 million units in the first year. This figure is projected to double to approximately 16 million units during the second year of operations through a phased ramp-up strategy.
Strategic Shift for Chinese Mobile Brands
This move signals a broader transition for Chinese smartphone brands, which are increasingly adopting asset-light business models in India. By partnering with external manufacturing firms, these companies aim to reduce their direct operational exposure within the country.
The market landscape remains competitive, with Vivo, Samsung and Oppo holding significant positions. According to Counterpoint Research, Vivo and Oppo group brands, including iQoo, Realme and OnePlus, collectively commanded 45.6% of the Indian smartphone market in the second quarter of 2026.
PCB Business and Market Challenges
Regarding its Printed Circuit Board business, Amber Enterprises noted margin pressure resulting from rising costs of Copper-Clad Laminate. These costs have been driven by increased demand from the artificial intelligence and data centre sectors.
The company has been passing these additional costs to its clients with a slight lag. To manage long-term supply chain constraints, Amber Enterprises plans to establish its own Copper-Clad Laminate manufacturing facility by the 2029-30 financial year.
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