In spite of anti-China rhetoric, Chinese smartphones dominate Indian market

Thousands of social media posts, angry protests outside factory gates and dismantled billboards promoting Chinese smartphones have failed to dislodge the leading handset brands in India. In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the most critical phase — the April-June quarter of this year. 

According to data from advisory services firm International Data Corporation (IDC), four of the top five brands in the local market continue to be from China and their total market share went up to