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<ul><li><keyword id="1731609" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oppo" source="Orion">Oppo</keyword> has reportedly come under the scanner of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).</li><li>The DRI has detected customs duty evasion of ₹4,389 crore by Oppo.</li><li>The company has reportedly mis-declared the description of items imported by it.</li></ul>Oppo is the latest Chinese smartphone maker to come under the scanner of Indian agencies. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the country’s apex anti-smuggling agency has detected customs duty evasion of around ₹4,389 crore. According to a <a href="https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1841150">release</a> by the Press Information Bureau, the DRI conducted a search operation at Oppo’s offices in the country and the residences of its key management, the agency recovered incriminating evidence that revealed willful misdeclaration in the description of items imported by the company. The items imported by Oppo were reportedly used for the manufacture of mobile phones in the country. The DRI has claimed that Oppo mis-declared the items to avail ineligible duty exemption benefits. It has claimed that the company availed an exemption of ₹2,981 crore. It looks like DRI has a strong case as the senior management of Oppo and domestic suppliers of the company have accepted the submission of wrongful descriptions to the Customs Authorities to evade payment of customs duty. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Oppo sent over ₹1,400 crore to China" comment="subhead" text="Oppo sent over ₹1,400 crore to China">Oppo sent over ₹1,400 crore to China</cmsannotation> Oppo reportedly also remitted a huge amount to China for payment of “Royalty” and “license fee”. The DRI has claimed that Oppo did not add the amount remitted to China in the transaction value of goods imported by them. This allowed the company to further evade customs duty of ₹1,408 crore, bringing the total amount of customs duty evasion to ₹4,389 crore. “After completion of the investigation, a Show Cause Notice has been issued to <keyword id="2034172" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oppo-india" source="Orion">Oppo India</keyword> demanding Customs duty amounting to ₹4,389 crore. The said Notice also proposes relevant penalties on Oppo India, its employees and <keyword id="3513260" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oppo-china" source="Orion">Oppo China</keyword>, under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962”, the PIB release quoted DRI. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Oppo deposits ₹450 crore" comment="subhead" text="Oppo deposits ₹450 crore">Oppo deposits ₹450 crore</cmsannotation> Oppo has reportedly already deposited ₹450 crore as partial differential customs duty short. This means the Chinese smartphone maker will still have to pay ₹3,939 crore in customs duty. “We have a different view on the charges mentioned in the SCN. We believe it's an industry-wide issue many corporates are working on. OPPO India is reviewing the SCN received from DRI, and we are going to reply the notice, presenting our side, and will be working further with the related government departments. OPPO India is a responsible corporate and believes in prudent corporate governance framework. OPPO India will take appropriate steps as may be needed in this regard including any remedies provided under the law," Oppo said in a statement to Business Insider India. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Oppo joins Vivo, Xiaomi, and other Chinese smartphone makers" comment="subhead" text="Oppo joins Vivo, Xiaomi, and other Chinese smartphone makers">Oppo joins Vivo, Xiaomi, and other Chinese smartphone makers</cmsannotation> This comes at a time when other Chinese smartphone makers are already under the scanner of Indian agencies for tax evasion, money laundering and other violations. Oppo’s sister company Vivo recently came under the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/ed-has-reportedly-raided-44-locations-of-vivo-and-related-firms-across-the-country/articleshow/92672031.cms">scanner</a> of the Enforcement Directorate after the agency alleged that Vivo <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/vivo-reportedly-transferred-nearly-8-billion-to-its-parent-company-in-china/articleshow/92726095.cms">remitted</a> ₹62,476 crore, which is around 50% of its revenue over a five-year period to its parent company in China to avoid paying taxes. The ED is also investigating Xiaomi over <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/exclusive-84-of-the-5551-27-crore-seized-from-xiaomi-india-were-remitted-to-qualcomm-group/articleshow/91560593.cms">allegations</a> that the company remitted ₹5,551.27 illegally. Huawei also came under the scanner of the Income Tax department after the company <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/chinese-smartphone-maker-huawei-comes-under-the-it-departments-scanner-over-tax-evasion/articleshow/92739828.cms">remitted</a> ₹750 crore as dividends to evade taxes. SEE ALSO: <a>Vivo's offices caught with 2 kilo gold bars after sending ₹62,000 crore back to China – all you need to know on the ED probe</a> <a>After Xiaomi, Vivo comes under the Enforcement Directorate’s scanner</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/vivo-reportedly-transferred-nearly-8-billion-to-its-parent-company-in-china/articleshow/92726095.cms">Vivo reportedly transferred nearly $8 billion to its parent company in China</a>

Oppo comes under DRI scanner for alleged customs duty evasion of ₹4,389 crore

<ul><li>Finance Minister Nirmala <keyword id="679937" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="sitharaman" source="Orion">Sitharaman</keyword> has revealed that the government is investigating multiple Chinese smartphone makers for tax evasion.</li><li><keyword id="874458" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Xiaomi" source="Orion">Xiaomi</keyword>, <keyword id="1731609" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oppo" source="Orion">Oppo</keyword>, and Vivo have come under the scanner of Indian agencies.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the allegations against Chinese smartphone makers.</li></ul>Chinese smartphone makers occupy a huge share of the Indian market, and companies like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo are among the leading smartphone makers in the country. Over the past few months, Chinese smartphone makers have come under the scanner of the country’s financial watchdog, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and other agencies. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has confirmed that the government is investigating Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. This was in response to a question raised by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Sushil Modi in the Rajya Sabha. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Oppo" comment="subhead" text="Oppo">Oppo</cmsannotation> Oppo had come under the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/oppo-comes-under-dri-scanner-for-alleged-customs-duty-evasion-of-4389-crore/articleshow/92848544.cms">scanner</a> of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the country’s apex anti-smuggling agency for customs duty evasion. "The Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has issued notice to Oppo, the mobile company, for a total customs duty of ₹4,389 crore, and these are on the grounds of misdeclaration of certain goods, leading to a short payment in customs duty. That duty evasion, we think, is about ₹2,981 crores," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha. In addition, the government has also claimed that Oppo has under-valued certain imported goods, for which it is liable to pay an additional ₹1,408 core, taking its total liability to ₹4,389 core. "As regards the under-valuation of imported goods for the purpose of payments of customs duty, that we think is an evasion of ₹1,408 crore. So, that is for Oppo. Voluntarily, they have come about to deposit ₹450 crore, much against the total that is running in ₹4,389 crore. That is the demand. They have given only ₹450 crore," Sitharaman added. This means Oppo is still liable to pay ₹3,939 core. In an earlier statement to Business Insider India, Oppo revealed that the company has a different view on the allegations and will work with the government to solve the issue. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi">Xiaomi</cmsannotation> Xiaomi India has also been under the scanner of the ED for quite some time. The agency earlier <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/xiaomis-manu-kumar-jain-has-been-reportedly-summoned-by-the-enforcement-directorate/articleshow/90803402.cms">summoned</a> the company’s former India managing director Manu Kumar Jain. Speaking about Xiaomi, Sitharaman added, “Three showcause notices have been issued to them, and their approximate duty liability is about ₹653 crore. For the three show-cause notices which have been issued, they have deposited only ₹46 lakh.” The ED had claimed that Xiaomi India had illegally remitted ₹5,551.27 crore to three foreign entities. Xiaomi had claimed that this amount was actually paid for royalties. A source had earlier <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/exclusive-84-of-the-5551-27-crore-seized-from-xiaomi-india-were-remitted-to-qualcomm-group/articleshow/91560593.cms">revealed</a> to Business Insider India that over 80% of these remittances were made to the Qualcomm Group. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Vivo" comment="subhead" text="Vivo">Vivo</cmsannotation> Vivo came under the scanner of the ED in July 2022 after the agency raided 44 locations belonging to the company and its associates. The ED had claimed that Vivo had transferred nearly $8 billion to its parent company in China over five years to evade taxes. “The third company is Vivo India, for whom also there is a demand notice given for ₹2,217 crore, against which they have deposited ₹60 crore as a voluntary deposit. Of ₹1,25,000 crore, which is the total sale, Vivo has transferred through these 18 companies a huge amount of funds, and it is believed that Vivo India has, in turn, remitted ₹62,000 crores to its parent company, which is outside India," Sitharaman added. The above numbers reveal that Vivo transferred nearly a half of its revenue to its parent company in China. The investigations began after the Income Tax department <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/income-tax-department-raids-xiaomi-oppo-and-oneplus-offices-in-india/articleshow/88432807.cms">conducted</a> a massive raid in December 2021 at 15 locations of several companies such as Oppo, Xiaomi and OnePlus. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/vivo-allegedly-sent-62476-crore-to-china-to-evade-taxes-in-india-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/92742439.cms">Vivo's offices caught with 2 kilo gold bars after sending ₹62,000 crore back to China – all you need to know on the ED probe</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/oppo-comes-under-dri-scanner-for-alleged-customs-duty-evasion-of-4389-crore/articleshow/92848544.cms">Oppo comes under DRI scanner for alleged customs duty evasion of ₹4,389 crore</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/exclusive-84-of-the-5551-27-crore-seized-from-xiaomi-india-were-remitted-to-qualcomm-group/articleshow/91560593.cms">EXCLUSIVE: 84% of the ₹5,551.27 crore of the alleged illegal remittance by Xiaomi India were to the Qualcomm Group</a>

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reveals government is investigating multiple Chinese smartphone makers for tax evasion

Chinese smartphone maker <keyword id="874458" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="xiaomi" source="Orion">Xiaomi</keyword> on Friday said the ongoing investigations and allegations in <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> could take a long period of time to settle, and the company could receive judgments or enter into "settlements that may adversely affect its operating results or cash flows". The company, which registered around 20 per cent drop in its global sales at $10.31 billion in the June quarter (Q2), said that "it is not practical to quantify" related financial effects (of India probes) "at this stage". "The management assessed the aforesaid matters related to <keyword id="2210169" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="xiaomi-india" source="Orion">Xiaomi India</keyword>, taking into consideration opinions from professional advisors and concluded Xiaomi India has valid grounds to respond to the relevant Indian authorities," the group said in its quarterly financial statement. In April, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had said they seized Rs 5,551.27 crore of Xiaomi India, lying in the bank accounts under the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act, in connection with the illegal outward remittances made by the company. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had informed the Rajya Sabha, in the recent Monsoon session, that five cases of customs duty evasion have been registered against Xiaomi India by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The company said in its quarterly results that since December 2021, Xiaomi India has been involved in various investigations and notifications initiated by relevant Indian authorities including the Income Tax Department, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Directorate of Enforcement "in relation to compliance of relevant income tax regulations, custom duties regulations as well as foreign exchange regulations". Xiaomi India further received an order on August 11, "whereby certain of its bank deposits were continued to be restricted, alleging Xiaomi India has inappropriately deducted certain costs and expenses, including purchase costs of mobile phones and royalty fees paid to third parties as well as companies within the Group". The government is looking into cases of alleged tax evasion by three Chinese mobile companies -- OPPO, Vivo India and Xiaomi. A show-cause notice demanding Rs 4,403.88 crore has been served to OPPO Mobiles India Ltd based on an investigation conducted by the DRI. The DRI also detected customs duty evasion of around Rs 2,217 crore by Vivo India. For Chinese enterprises that originally tried to make India an overseas product-processing centre, if it is indeed increasingly difficult and unprofitable to operate in the country, then withdrawing from India is also an available option, state-run Global Times said earlier this month. SEE ALSO : <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/there-is-a-yawning-gap-between-the-confidence-of-consumers-and-businesses/articleshow/93662752.cms">There is a yawning gap between the confidence of consumers and businesses</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/tiktoks-in-app-browser-on-ios-includes-code-that-can-monitor-your-keystrokes-and-taps/articleshow/93662878.cms">TikTok’s in-app browser on iOS includes code that can monitor your keystrokes and taps</a>

Xiaomi is worried that investigations in India might affect it cash flows, operating results

<ul><li>The Indian government has reportedly sent notices to Chinese smartphone brands <keyword id="215177" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="vivo" source="Orion">Vivo</keyword>, <keyword id="1731609" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oppo" source="Orion">Oppo</keyword>, <keyword id="874458" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="xiaomi" source="Orion">Xiaomi</keyword> and <keyword id="2210217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oneplus" source="Orion">OnePlus</keyword>.</li><li>The notices require these companies to share details on the components used in their smartphones.</li><li>The purpose of this investigation is to ultimately determine if these products are safe to use for Indian consumers.</li></ul>2020 saw the Indian government take a drastic measure by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/checkout-the-list-of-43-more-chinese-apps-banned-in-india-on-november-24/articleshow/79389245.cms">banning 220 Chinese apps</a> in India. The reason behind this decision was security concerns amid the ongoing tensions between China and India. It looks like the Indian government is now targeting Chinese smartphone brands with notices sent seeking details on the data and components used in the phones, according to a <a href="https://themorningcontext.com/business/chinese-smartphone-makers-put-on-notice">report</a> by The Morning Context. The companies in question are Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi and OnePlus which together account for more than 50% of the Indian smartphone market, according to data from Counterpoint Research. The investigation is reportedly to find out if the smartphones sold by these Chinese smartphone brands are safe for Indian consumers. After the initial query of details on the data and components, the Indian government is expected to send another notice which will require testing of these smartphones. We've reached out to companies for confirmation, and we'll update as soon as we get a response. Ever since the Indian government’s retaliation against Chinese apps last year, Chinese smartphone brands promoted their “Indianness” quite aggressively and increased local production and investments in the country as well. But according to the report, some of these investments promised to the government by the four Chinese companies were not fulfilled, and the new notices are said to be a sort of retaliation. Among the companies mentioned, Oppo, Vivo and its sub-brand iQoo had the biggest share of investment proposals that were not pushed through. But it isn’t clear why Xiaomi is involved in this as it has come through with its investments so far, the report added. According to a <a href="https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india-exploring-regulation-to-test-chinese-smartphones-for-snooping-data-security-concerns/87085299">report</a> by ET, the new notices are expected to be part of a larger crackdown against Chinese companies in India. It also could be in line with the government’s investigation into components used by Chinese telecom companies such as Huawei and ZTE. Not just hardware but software details, especially pre-installed apps on Chinese smartphones may also come under scrutiny, the report added. These Chinese brands are reportedly in panic with the notices sent out as there’s not much clarity on how the investigation will be carried out and what else could follow after. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-unleashed-m1x-macbook-pro-airpods-3-and-more-expected-to-launch-today/articleshow/87099644.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Apple Unleashed – M1X MacBook Pro, AirPods 3 and more expected to launch today</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/facebook-claims-it-uses-ai-to-identify-and-remove-posts-containing-hate-speech-and-violence-but-the-technology-doesnt-really-work-report-says/articleshow/87095158.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Facebook claims it uses AI to identify and remove posts containing hate speech and violence, but the technology doesn't really work, report says</a>

Chinese smartphone brands under scrutiny, government to check components, pre-installed apps: Report

<ul><li>Xiaomi has announced two new additions to its leadership team.</li><li><keyword id="6833372" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="alvin-tse" source="Orion">Alvin Tse</keyword> has been appointed as the general manager of <keyword id="2210169" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="xiaomi-india" source="Orion">Xiaomi India</keyword>.</li><li><keyword id="183479" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="anuj-sharma" source="Orion">Anuj Sharma</keyword> will rejoin the company as the chief marketing officer.</li></ul>Xiaomi India has been under the Indian government’s scanner for quite some time now. Amid this turmoil, the company has been missing a leader as Manu Kumar Jain, the company’s former India head <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/where-did-the-poster-boy-go-the-curious-case-of-xiaomis-manu-kumar-jain/articleshow/91025557.cms">stepped down</a> a while ago. Manu Kumar Jain, who was <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/xiaomis-manu-kumar-jain-has-been-reportedly-summoned-by-the-enforcement-directorate/articleshow/90803402.cms">summoned</a> by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier this year had moved on from his role as the managing director of Xiaomi India after serving for seven years and is currently serving as the global vice president for Xiaomi. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi India finally gets a full-time leader" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi India finally gets a full-time leader">Xiaomi India finally gets a full-time leader</cmsannotation> Since Jain stepped down, the company has been working under the trio of Muralikrishnan B, the chief operating officer, Raghu Reddy, chief business officer and Sameer BS Rao, chief financial officer. Xiaomi India has now finally announced a full-time leader. Alvin Tse, who is a founding member of Xiaomi Global and the former general manager of Xiaomi Indonesia will take up the role of general manager at Xiaomi India. Alvin Tse is a British national who graduated from Stanford University. He has been serving as the general manager of Xiaomi Indonesia since October 2019. Tse isn’t the only addition to Xiaomi’s leadership. Anuj Sharma, the former chief marketing officer of Xiaomi and the current country director for Poco India will rejoin the company as its chief marketing officer (CMO). Poco is expected to soon announce a new director to replace Sharma. Sunil Baby, who was the company’s director of offline sales operations also resigned earlier this year. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi is under investigation by IT department and ED" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi is under investigation by IT department and ED">Xiaomi is under investigation by IT department and ED</cmsannotation> Xiaomi has been under the scanner of Indian agencies for quite some time now for alleged tax evasion and Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations. The ED had ordered the seizure of ₹5,551.27 crore from Xiaomi India, but the order has been put on <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/karnataka-hc-extends-stay-on-ed-order-seizing-xiaomi-india-assets-122052301129_1.html">stay</a> by the Karnataka High Court. Xiaomi had <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/exclusive-84-of-the-5551-27-crore-seized-from-xiaomi-india-were-remitted-to-qualcomm-group/articleshow/91560593.cms">claimed</a> that out of ₹5,551.27 crore, 84% was remitted to Qualcomm as royalty payments. According to a Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/india/exclusive-india-tax-authority-froze-478-million-xiaomi-funds-february-sources-2022-05-12/">report</a>, the IT department froze $478 million (approx. ₹3,696 crore) over allegations of tax evasion. This was reportedly a result of the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/income-tax-department-raids-xiaomi-oppo-and-oneplus-offices-in-india/articleshow/88432807.cms">raids conducted by the IT department</a> on the offices of Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo and a few other companies in December 2021. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/xiaomi-and-leica-partner-for-a-flagship-device-xiaomi-12-ultra-expected-to-launch-in-july/articleshow/91734026.cms">Xiaomi and Leica partner for a flagship device, Xiaomi 12 Ultra expected to launch in July</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/exclusive-84-of-the-5551-27-crore-seized-from-xiaomi-india-were-remitted-to-qualcomm-group/articleshow/91560593.cms">EXCLUSIVE: 84% of the ₹5,551.27 crore of the alleged illegal remittance by Xiaomi India were to the Qualcomm Group</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/karnataka-allows-xiaomi-to-take-overdraft-for-payments-restricts-royalty-payment/articleshow/91536932.cms">Karnataka High Court allows Xiaomi to take overdraft for payments, restricts royalty payment</a>

Xiaomi announces leadership changes amid investigations in India — Alvin Tse will lead the Indian team

<ul><li>The Indian government is reportedly planning on restricting Chinese smartphone makers from the budget smartphone segment.</li><li>A report has revealed that the government intends to restrict Chinese companies from the sub-₹12,000 segment.</li><li>The decision will impact companies like <keyword id="874458" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="xiaomi" source="Orion">Xiaomi</keyword> and <keyword id="6485927" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="realme" source="Orion">Realme</keyword> which dominate the budget segment.</li></ul>In a blow to Chinese smartphone makers, the Indian government is reportedly planning on restricting Chinese companies from the budget smartphone segment, preventing them from selling devices under ₹12,000 in the country. According to a <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-08/india-seeks-to-oust-china-firms-from-sub-150-phone-market">report</a> by Bloomberg, the Indian government is planning on restricting Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi, Realme, <keyword id="215177" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="vivo" source="Orion">Vivo</keyword> and Oppo from the sub-₹12,000 segment to give a boost to the domestic smartphone makers. The report citing people familiar with the matter said that the move comes after concerns were raised over “high-volume brands like Realme undercutting local manufacturers”. According to a Counterpoint Research report, sub-₹12,000 smartphones account for a quarter of India’s smartphone shipments in the last quarter and 80% of this comes from Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi, Realme and Vivo. This move will benefit companies like Micromax and Lava which haven’t been able to offer similar features as the Chinese smartphone makers. However, this may come as bad news for consumers as they will likely have to pay a higher price or settle with subpar devices due to the lack of competition. Chinese smartphone makers have been under the scanner for quite some time now. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/xiaomi-oppo-and-vivo-and-other-chinese-smartphone-makers-under-investigation-nirmala-sitharaman-confirmed/articleshow/93315507.cms">revealed</a> that the government is investigating Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. Xiaomi had come under the scanner of the ED after the agency had claimed that the company had <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/exclusive-84-of-the-5551-27-crore-seized-from-xiaomi-india-were-remitted-to-qualcomm-group/articleshow/91560593.cms">illegally remitted</a> ₹5,551.27 crore to three foreign entities. Oppo had come under the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/oppo-comes-under-dri-scanner-for-alleged-customs-duty-evasion-of-4389-crore/articleshow/92848544.cms">scanner</a> of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), for customs duty evasion. The ED had also claimed that Vivo had transferred nearly <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/vivo-reportedly-transferred-nearly-8-billion-to-its-parent-company-in-china/articleshow/92726095.cms">$8 billion</a> to its parent company in China over five years to evade taxes. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/xiaomi-oppo-and-vivo-and-other-chinese-smartphone-makers-under-investigation-nirmala-sitharaman-confirmed/articleshow/93315507.cms">Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reveals government is investigating multiple Chinese smartphone makers for tax evasion</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/why-is-battlegrounds-mobile-banned-in-india/articleshow/93265968.cms">BGMI ban in India – why was the game banned, is the game still working, and everything you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/vivo-allegedly-sent-62476-crore-to-china-to-evade-taxes-in-india-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/92742439.cms">Vivo's offices caught with 2 kilo gold bars after sending ₹62,000 crore back to China – all you need to know on the ED probe</a>

Indian government is reportedly planning on restricting Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo and Oppo from the budget smartphone segment

<ul><li>Indian authorities prevented Chinese smartphone maker Vivo from exporting 27,000 smartphones worth $15 million for more than a week.</li><li>Chinese state-run publication <keyword id="107898" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="global-times" source="Orion">Global Times</keyword> has said that Indian officials should ensure compliance with laws and regulations, increase transparency, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese mobile phone maker.</li></ul>Amid reports that Indian authorities prevented Chinese smartphone maker Vivo from exporting 27,000 smartphones worth $15 million for more than a week, Chinese state-run publication Global Times has said that Indian officials should ensure compliance with laws and regulations, increase transparency, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese mobile phone maker. Whether this Vivo incident can be well resolved will have a strong demonstration effect on a vast number of other foreign companies, said a commentary in the publication, adding that the issue has once again raised eyebrows among Chinese companies about the <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>n market, given India's growing restrictions and investigations targeting Chinese companies this year. "Relevant departments in India need to further investigate and make clarifications in a timely manner to dispel anxiety among the business community," said the publication. "Vivo, on the other hand, should actively cooperate with relevant departments in India to clarify the actual situation. If the company has received unfair treatment, it should not hesitate to take effective measures to defend its legitimate interests," it added. According to the report, Chinese companies such as Vivo have long contributed to the Indian economy and operate legally. "India's economic growth needs foreign investment. If India uses more unfair practices to aggravate foreign companies' concerns, it will not only hurt the interests of Chinese companies, but the reputation of India's business environment may be irreversibly damaged," claimed the report. According to technology analysts, it will be difficult for India to rid its dependence on <keyword id="1334" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="china" source="Orion">China</keyword>'s relatively cost-effective mobile phones. India has stepped up its crackdown on Chinese firms over the years. The Indian government is looking into cases of alleged tax evasion by three Chinese mobile companies -- OPPO, <keyword id="2829414" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="vivo-india" source="Orion">Vivo India</keyword>, and Xiaomi. The companies were served notices by the <keyword id="58154" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="directorate-of-revenue-intelligence" source="Orion">Directorate of Revenue Intelligence</keyword> (DRI) for duty evasion. India has also banned more than 300 Chinese apps, including Tencent's WeChat and <keyword id="3749909" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="bytedance" source="Orion">ByteDance</keyword>'s TikTok. The country is now bolstering its domestic smartphone and chip manufacturing sector. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-expands-end-to-end-encryption-to-icloud-in-a-bid-to-make-it-safer-for-vulnerable-profiles-like-celebrities-activists-or-journalists/articleshow/96080515.cms">Apple expands end-to-end encryption to iCloud in a bid to make it safer for vulnerable profiles like celebrities, activists, or journalists</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/best-ai-powered-apps-and-websites-that-will-increase-your-work-experience/articleshow/96051415.cms">Here are some free AI-powered apps and tools to try right now</a>

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Chinese smartphones continue to lead the market share despite crackdown by the Indian government

The smartphone industry continuously pushes the boundaries of <keyword id="1658654" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fast-charging" source="Orion">fast charging</keyword>, with companies launching new and improved charging technologies at an impressive pace. Recently, <keyword id="19985864" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="realme" source="keywords">Realme</keyword> announced a new system, called the 320W SuperSonic charge that can charge a 4,420 mAh battery from 1% to 100% in just 4 minutes and 30 seconds. This raises an important question: Do these fast chargers damage your phone’s battery, or are they totally safe to use? In this article, we'll explore the science behind battery function and the technologies that manufacturers are developing to protect your device's battery. <h2>How does a smartphone battery work?</h2>Smartphone batteries are typically made of lithium-ion or lithium-polymer cells, which operate through chemical reactions. When charging, lithium ions flow from the negative electrode (anode) to the positive electrode (cathode), generating energy that powers the device. Batteries absorb the most energy when they are almost empty. As they are near their full capacity, they absorb less power. This is why smartphone charging slows down once the battery reaches around 80%. With a fast charger, this process happens much faster, but it’s important to note that fast chargers don’t consistently operate at their peak output. The charger only delivers its maximum capacity for a brief period, while the power input adjusts depending on the battery’s current charge level. <h2>Fast charging explained</h2>Fast charging uses higher power levels to recharge a battery more quickly by increasing the voltage or current supplied. Modern fast-charging systems rely on specialised chargers and batteries that can handle the increased power without causing damage. Technologies such as <keyword id="22604355" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="usb-power-delivery" source="keywords">USB Power Delivery</keyword> (USB-PD and Qualcomm <keyword id="24069276" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quick-charge" source="keywords">Quick Charge</keyword> help regulate power delivery by communicating between the charger and the device, adjusting based on battery capacity and charge level. Fast charging starts quickly when the battery is low, but slows as the battery nears full capacity to prevent overheating and protect battery longevity. <h2>Why Do Batteries Degrade Over Time?</h2>Repeated charging and discharging take a toll on batteries, but the primary factor behind battery degradation is heat. Excessive heat can cause the battery's internal structure to crystallise, reducing its efficiency. This is why the goal of many manufacturers is to minimise heat generation during the charging process. Over the years, companies have developed technologies to reduce heat in the battery and mitigate its negative effects on the overall battery health. While fast charging is convenient, it can degrade the battery over time if not managed properly. The higher power levels generate more heat, accelerating battery wear and reducing capacity over multiple charging cycles. Modern batteries and chargers are equipped with features, such as temperature sensors and power regulation systems, to minimise damage. Although fast charging can shorten battery lifespan when used frequently, devices often slow the charging speed as they approach full capacity to mitigate these effects. As a result, the battery may not last as long as with slower charging, requiring more frequent recharges over time. <h2>Charging technologies over time</h2>Smartphone brands, especially in India, have been at the forefront of charging technology innovations: OnePlus launched <keyword id="24069277" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="warp-charge" source="keywords">Warp Charge</keyword> in 2019 with 30W charging, and now offers solutions up to 150W. Xiaomi introduced <keyword id="24069278" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hypercharge" source="keywords">HyperCharge</keyword> in 2021 with 120W, and is working on a 300W solution for full charges in under 10 minutes. Oppo debuted SuperVOOC in 2018, starting at 50W, and is aiming for 300W charging. Realme launched Dart Charge in 2020 with 65W and in 2024, showcased 320W SuperSonic charging. Samsung has used <keyword id="24069279" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="adaptive-fast-charging" source="keywords">Adaptive Fast Charging</keyword> since 2014, and now focuses on wireless charging and long-term battery health. <keyword id="19894961" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="apple" source="keywords">Apple</keyword> introduced MagSafe in 2020, prioritising eco-friendly wireless charging advancements. <h2>Consumer perceptions and misconceptions</h2>Many consumers believe fast charging always damages batteries, but modern devices are designed with features to manage heat and voltage, minimising harm. Another common misconception is that using third-party chargers will destroy the battery, but reputable third-party chargers that meet safety standards are safe to use. Some people worry that fast charging is inherently unsafe, but certified chargers follow strict regulations to prevent damage. It’s also often assumed that fast charging continues at high speeds until the battery reaches 100%, but in fact, most systems slow down near full capacity to protect the battery. Lastly, people may believe that all chargers offer fast charging, but fast charging only works with devices and chargers that support the same technology, like USB-PD or Quick Charge. <h2>Best practices for charging</h2>To extend <keyword id="158949" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="battery-life" source="Orion">battery life</keyword>, it’s best to avoid letting your battery drop below 20% or charge above 80% frequently, as extreme charge levels can strain the battery. Always use certified chargers and cables to ensure stable power delivery. Keep your device cool while charging, as excessive heat can cause damage. Avoid heavy usage during charging, as it generates heat. Enable "optimised charging" feature, available on many devices, to regulate charging speed and patterns. If fast charging is necessary, use it sparingly and rely on slower charging for routine use. Finally, unplug the charger once the device is fully charged to prevent unnecessary trickle charging over time. <h2>The future of smartphone batteries</h2>Looking ahead, the future of smartphone batteries includes promising advancements in solid-state and graphene technologies, which could offer faster charging, longer battery life, and higher energy density. Additionally, sodium-ion and lithium-sulphur batteries are being investigated as eco-friendly alternatives. <keyword id="20016522" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gan" source="keywords">GaN</keyword> (gallium nitride) technology is paving the way for ultra-fast chargers, and wireless and over-the-air charging innovations promise to provide smarter, greener, and more efficient solutions. By understanding how batteries work, the impact of fast charging, and best practices for maintaining battery health, consumers can make informed choices that balance convenience and long-term battery performance.

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<ul><li>The <keyword id="6357808" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="enforcement-directorate" source="Orion">Enforcement Directorate</keyword> (<keyword id="12163" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ed" source="Orion">ED</keyword>) has reportedly raided 44 locations across the country.</li><li>The locations reportedly belong to Chinese smartphone maker <keyword id="215177" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="vivo" source="Orion">Vivo</keyword> and its related firms.</li><li>The financial watchdog is reportedly investigating violations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).</li></ul>In a major crackdown on Chinese smartphone makers, India’s financial watchdog Enforcement Directorate (ED), has reportedly raided 44 locations across the country. The raids were conducted as part of its investigation into violations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The raids were reportedly conducted at places belonging to Chinese smartphone maker Vivo and its related firms. The raids are reportedly underway in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and several other states. It is unclear why the ED has raided Vivo or what evidence it has recovered so far from the raids. "Vivo is cooperating with the authorities to provide them with all required information. As a responsible corporate, we are committed to be fully compliant with laws," a Vivo spokesperson said in a statement to Business Insider India. Vivo is not the first Chinese smartphone maker under the ED’s scanner. Earlier this year, the ED had ordered a seizure of ₹5,551.27 crores from <keyword id="874458" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="xiaomi" source="Orion">Xiaomi</keyword> India, claiming that the company had illegally remitted ₹5,551.27 crores in February 2022. The company had later approached the Karnataka High Court, which had reserved its verdict. Xiaomi had <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/exclusive-84-of-the-5551-27-crore-seized-from-xiaomi-india-were-remitted-to-qualcomm-group/articleshow/91560593.cms">claimed</a> that 84% of the amount mentioned above was remitted to Qualcomm as part of royalty payments. ED is not the only agency has is investigating Chinese smartphone makers. The Income Tax Department conducted <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/income-tax-department-raids-xiaomi-oppo-and-oneplus-offices-in-india/articleshow/88432807.cms">raids</a> across 15 locations of Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, Dixon, and other companies in December 2021. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/exclusive-84-of-the-5551-27-crore-seized-from-xiaomi-india-were-remitted-to-qualcomm-group/articleshow/91560593.cms">EXCLUSIVE: 84% of the ₹5,551.27 crore of the alleged illegal remittance by Xiaomi India were to the Qualcomm Group</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/income-tax-department-raids-xiaomi-oppo-and-oneplus-offices-in-india/articleshow/88432807.cms">Income Tax department reportedly raids Xiaomi, Oppo and OnePlus offices in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/chinese-state-media-says-indias-seizure-of-over-5500-crore-from-xiaomi-could-be-seen-as-a-crackdown-on-chinese-companies/articleshow/91434053.cms">Chinese state media says India's seizure of over ₹5,500 crore from Xiaomi could be seen as a crackdown on Chinese companies</a>

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