Dixon-Vivo JV nears government approval; Dixon to hold 51% in Noida smartphone unit

India is set to clear the Dixon-Vivo joint venture this month, folding Vivo's Noida facility into a Dixon-controlled entity (51% stake). The JV will manufacture 3.5 crore handsets in 2025, with Dixon producing 3.2 crore units. Dixon's FY26 revenue is projected at Rs 48,873 crore, with mobiles contributing Rs 44,257 crore.

— Source publishedWed, 17 Jun, 2026, 08:12 IST·First seen Wed, 17 Jun, 2026, 08:20 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Government is set to approve the Dixon-Vivo joint venture this month, with Dixon holding 51% stake. Vivo's Noida facility will fold into the JV, manufacturing

Key facts

  • 51% stake
  • 3.5 crore handsets in 2025
  • 3.2 crore units Dixon production
  • Rs 48,873 crore FY26 revenue
  • Rs 44,257 crore mobile contribution

Why this matters

The Dixon-Vivo structure sets a template for Chinese OEMs navigating India's localization mandates via majority-Indian JVs, signaling more forced-partnership M&A across the electronics manufacturing landscape.