Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India will roll out fully Indian-designed, Indian-manufactured domestic smartphone brand by October 23, 2028. Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that Indian-designed, Indian-manufactured and Indian-branded mobile phones expected to emerge by 2028. Local authorities and relevant stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as fresh developments unfold on the ground. Officials noted that further verified updates and administrative measures will be shared following a detailed review.