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Supplies squeezed, production at Chinese phone cos in India hit

Jul 03, 2020, 02:28PM ISTSource: TOI.in

Chinese companies producing smartphones such as Oppo, Vivo, Realme and Xiaomi are facing problems due to the disruption in component imports from China. After a faceoff in eastern Ladakh government of India has put stricter checks on imports. The shortage of labour due to the Covid-19 safety protocols has only made matters worse, reducing production to nearly 30-40% of pre-pandemic days. Senior industry executives said Chinese companies have been in a bind as they are unable to fulfil demand despite pending orders. Companies said that while supplies seem to be freeing up now with some ease provided at the ports, the situation still remains “uncertain”. “It will be very difficult to do business in this scenario.

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