RIM likely to set up Blackberry production unit in India
By siliconindia   |   Friday, 19 September 2008, 23:15 IST
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Mumbai: Canada-based manufacturer of BlackBerry mobile phones, Research in Motion (RIM) is planning to set up manufacturing plants of its handsets in India. Currently, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Essar, BPL Mobile and Reliance Communications sell RIM's products in India. RIM has not revealed the size and other details of the proposed investment plan. "The company is developing a 'Made in India' strategy," Jim Balsille, Co-chief Executive, RIM, told DNA. He believes that India has a creative, dynamic workforce that can create wireless solutions. Airtel Bharti and Vodafone Essar have launched the BlackBerry Bold phone in India. Jim however mentioned that the launch of its latest phone failed to create buzz in India. "We are looking at manufacturing and logistics in the country. I met some policymakers in Delhi regarding this," he added. The company has also plans to produce cheaper handsets for markets like India. Moreover, RIM has added Tata Teleservices to its list of partners.

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