InFocus plans smartphone manufacturing center in India

InFocus, the US-based smartphone brand, is planning a manufacturing hub for devices as part of the government's Digital India and Make in India initiatives and proposes to launch new smartphones in an exclusive tie-up with Amazon, a senior official has said.
Sachin Thapar, country head of InFocus Mobiles, did not disclose where the company intends to set up its manufacturing shop, but said they were keen to join two of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet projects.

"By providing internet-enabled devices at various price points, we are playing a pivotal role in the prime minister's vision of mobile-governance. The common man in the farthest corner of India will have access to various government services in the palm of his hand," said Thapar.

As for marketing and sales of smartphones, Thapar said that the company looks at the prospect for each device before deciding which e-commerce platform it feels is the best option to sell its products.
According to the handset maker, India was an important market.