Micromax

Micromax in talks to sell one-fourth stake to Alibaba: Report

Home-grown handset maker Micromax is in talks to sell one-fourth stake to Chinese e-commerce major Alibaba, as per a report in a national financial daily.

Jun 25, 2015, 14:45 PM IST

Micromax-backed startup HealthifyMe gets 2nd round of funding

Micromax-backed digital health and fitness startup HealthifyMe on Thursday said it has received the second round of funding from angel investors.

Jun 18, 2015, 20:00 PM IST

World's slimmest, lightest 4G phone launched at Rs 17,999

Homegrown handset firm Micromax on Thursday launched its latest flagship smartphone which it claims to be the world's slimmest and lightest 4G device.

Jun 18, 2015, 18:28 PM IST

Micromax launches world's 'slimmest' phone in India

Micromax, a home-bred phone manufacturer, on Thursday launched its flagship smartphone Canvas Sliver 5 here.

Jun 18, 2015, 13:59 PM IST

Celkon, Micromax to open manufacturing units in Telangana

While, Celkon is all set to open its unit next week, Micromax is in planning stage, a senior Telangana state government official said.

Jun 11, 2015, 19:28 PM IST

Micromax launches first 4G range of smartphones

Micromax has launched its flagship product Canvas Knight 2 with 4G support at a price of Rs.16,299 in India, a company statement said here on Saturday.

Jun 06, 2015, 19:20 PM IST

Micromax world's 10th largest mobile phone brand in Q1: Gartner

Gartner's data showed the total sales (features and smartphones) stood at 460.3 million units during the first quarter of 2015, a 2.5 per cent increase from the year-ago period.

Jun 02, 2015, 21:11 PM IST

Micromax Canvas Doodle 4 launched?

A Mumbai-based retailer claimed that the gadget is available to buy in India and had listed the specifications as well.

May 27, 2015, 11:29 AM IST

Alibaba eyes stake in phone maker Micromax to grow in India: Sources

The deal, if completed, would see Alibaba investing as much as $1.2 billion.

May 08, 2015, 12:27 PM IST

Micromax to invest $400 mn to pick up stake in 20 start-ups

The company is keen to beef up investments in research and development of products.

May 07, 2015, 16:54 PM IST

Micromax's Yu Yureka to go on sale without registration on May 6 and 7

Micromax's subsidiary Yu Televentures has announced that the Yu Yureka smartphone will be available for buyers without any registrations in India on Wednesday and Thursday.

May 04, 2015, 11:50 AM IST

Founders, investors not looking to exit: Micromax

Mobile handset maker Micromax Thursday said it is looking at raising funds to beef up its war chest for strategic acquisitions and ruled out the possibility of its founders exiting the firm.

Apr 30, 2015, 17:38 PM IST

Micromax looks for strategic investors to diversify portfolio

"Micromax is looking at beefing up investments in research and development of its products and services and so, getting a strategic investor on board makes sense," sources said.

Apr 26, 2015, 14:12 PM IST

Micromax Canvas Spark smartphone to be launched tomorrow

The smartphone will go on sale exclusively through Snapdeal carrying a price tag of around Rs 6000.

Apr 20, 2015, 10:32 AM IST

Smartphone adoption in India at an all time high: Report

The study said that approximately 81 million smartphones were shipped in the year 2014.

Apr 09, 2015, 14:34 PM IST

Micromax Unite 2 smartphone to get Android 5.0 Lollipop update

Unite 2 is the first ever phone which supports 21 Indian languages.

Apr 04, 2015, 10:58 AM IST

Micromax to raise up to $1 bn from global investors

The company has recently set up a merger and acquisition team to scout for start-ups working on new and interesting technology that could add value to its business.

Mar 26, 2015, 20:31 PM IST

SoftBank leads group in talks to buy up to $1 bn stake in Micromax

The investment would value Micromax, an unlisted provider of affordable smartphones that competes with South Korea`s Samsung Electronics Co, at around $5 billion, the people said. They did not want to be named because the talks aren`t public. 

Mar 26, 2015, 17:30 PM IST

Chinese smartphone firm Xiaomi to set up production in India

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc said on Thursday it would invest further and begin local production within 12 to 18 months in India, one of the world`s fastest-growing markets and currently dominated by Samsung Electronics and local firms like Micromax.

Mar 12, 2015, 20:21 PM IST

iBall takes over Samsung as top tablet vendor in India: IDC

Technology giant Samsung has been de-throned as top tablet vendor in the Indian market by domestic firm iBall, according to global research firm IDC.

Feb 23, 2015, 18:21 PM IST