Dixon–Vivo Smartphone Manufacturing JV

Government approved a JV between:

• Dixon Technologies
• Vivo Mobile India

Shareholding

Dixon → 51%
Vivo → 49%

Initial Paid-up Capital

₹5 crore

Purpose

Manufacturing of:

• Smartphones
• Electronic devices.

The JV will operate as an OEM — Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Why Government Approval?

Vivo is a Chinese-linked company.

Under the 2020 DPIIT rules, investments from countries sharing a land border with India require prior government approval.

UPSC Mains

China + FDI screening + electronics manufacturing + Make in India + supply-chain diversification