Nokia makes comeback in India with Alcatel-branded smartphones, listed on Flipkart

Nokia makes comeback in India with Alcatel-branded smartphones, listed on Flipkart

Nokia is gearing up to launch smartphones in India in collaboration with the French consumer technology brand Alcatel. This partnership marks Nokia’s return to the smartphone market with a premium device set to debut soon. The launch will take place on Flipkart, which has created a dedicated section for the Alcatel brand. Notably, this smartphone will be manufactured locally in India. However, the exact launch date remains uncertain. The upcomin…

Alcatel’s Big Comeback: Premium Smartphones Set To Shine In India - Business Connect Magazine

After a decade away, French tech brand Alcatel is making a bold return to India, aligning with the “Make in India” initiative. Operated by TCL Communication under a Nokia license, Alcatel is set to launch a range of premium smartphones, starting with a stylus-equipped device, targeting the mass market. With an initial investment of USD 30 million (about ₹260 crore), the company is not just dipping its toes but diving in with full commitment. Lat…

Alcatel Partners Flipkart To Sell ‘Made In India’ Smartphones

After a decade-long hiatus, French smartphone maker Alcatel is returning to the Indian shores with its “Make In India” pitch.  The consumer technology brand plans to make its smartphones locally in the country and will also set up a pan-India after-sales network, Economic Times reported.  As part of this, Alcatel announced a “retail” partnership with Flipkart to launch its range of smartphones on the ecommerce platform and its quick commerce ver…

NxtCell India to invest USD 30 mn to re-launch Alcatel business in India

New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) NxtCell India has committed an initial investment of USD 30 million (approximately Rs 260 crore) to reintroduce the Alcatel brand in the Indian mobile phone market, marking its return after a gap of seven years. The company will focus on manufacturing smartphones with unique features tailored to both Indian and global markets. The Alcatel brand is operated by Chinese firm TCL Communication under a trademark licence agreeme…

Alcatel Partners Flipkart to Sell Its Upcoming Smartphone Lineup in India

Alcatel, the French consumer technology brand, has partnered with Flipkart as it prepares to return to India's mobile phone market after a seven-year hiatus. Operated independently by TCL Communication, Alcatel will sell its smartphones, which are made locally, via the e-commerce platform and its quick commerce arm. The brand, operated under trademark licensing from Nokia, is planning to establish a pan-India service network to offer customer su…