AI, Retail, and Community: Xiaomi India’s Market Play for H2 2025

The Indian smartphone market enters the phase, where design, integration of AI and long -term cost become as important as unprocessed specifications. For Xiaomi, 2025, not only about new launches, but also about re -calibrating the positioning of the brand in all directions of Xiaomi and the value of Redmi lines focused. In an exclusive conversation, Sudkhin Matur, Chief Operational Director of Xiaomi IndiaIt is discussing the strategy of the company’s double brand, the upcoming Redmi Note 14 series, the role of AI in its devices and how the community more strong attention will help to form its next stage of growth.

• Dual positioning of the brand as a strategic anchor: Xiaomi draws a clear line between his two brands. The Xiaomi line will be focused on premium products that emphasize the design, innovation and long -term software support. Redmi will serve as an “intellectual value” segment, focusing on buyers who want advanced functions, good cameras and AI capabilities at a more affordable price. This approach allows the company to contact both desirable customers and consumers who care about prices without diluting the identity of any brand.

• AI integration as a long -term difference: AI is introduced through the ecosystem of the product, from smartphones to tablets and wearable devices. In photography, this will help users shoot the best images by optimizing the scene and real -time settings. As a result of the performance of AI, it will clearly configure the batteries and personalize user experience. Having made AI the main part of its ecosystem strategy, Xiaomi seeks to provide a tangible improvement in everyday use, and not to consider AI as the main function.

• Festival season strategy: Xiaomi is preparing a wide plan. The portfolio will focus on beginners, middle -level modernizers and consumers who are looking for experience in the near future at competitive prices. The goal is to be visible in all price groups and channels, ensuring that Xiaomi be part of the solutions to buy in the most lively purchase period of the year.

Here is our full interview:

MSP: Xiaomi recently scored several main milestones in India. What do these achievements mean for the maturity of the brand and long -term commitment to the Indian market?

SM: The recent milestones Xiaomi reflect a deeper maturity and a strong long -term commitment to India. Whether it is the scaling of local production by categories, such as tablets and wearable devices, or the discovery of our long -term vision to put 700 million additional intellectual devices in India, these steps signal our creation of sustainable cost. India continues to play a central role in our global road map not only as a market, but also as a key innovation and a growth center. This includes updated energy both on Xiaomi and Redmi, and each line of products plays a special but additional role in managing our future here.

MSP: In the first half of 2025, noticeable activity in smartphones, wearable devices and AIOT. What would you emphasize as key points that have defined X1 performance in Xiaomi India?

SM: H1 2025 was a period of high activity for us, with significant launches as in Xiaomi and Redmi portfolios. The Xiaomi 15 series has established new tests in the performance and experience of the premium class. Meanwhile, the movement of Redmi watches noted our raid on local intellectual hours, introducing innovation on a scale. We also increased the production of tablets in India to support the growing demand for numerous performance. Meanwhile, Aiot remained a key growth engine, supplemented by a strong pulse in connected devices, such as Xiaomi Pad 7 and X Pro Qled TVs. These fundamental movements prepared the ground for a stronger H2.

MSP: When we enter the second half of the year, what are the main priorities of Xiaomi from the point of view of the conveyor of the product, the channel strategy or the expansion of the ecosystem?

SM: In h2 our attention is to strengthen the relevance and coverage of both Xiaomi and Redmi in all segments of users. For Redmi, this means that this means the idea of “smart value”, where consumers receive advanced functions, innovation in the chamber and the integration of artificial intelligence in accessible price points. The Redmi Note 14 series will be in the center of this strategy. For Xiaomi, we will deepen our premium accounting data using a wider product and permanent investment in long -term software support. Our channel priorities include the expansion of the regional presence in retail, optimizing inventory and accessibility programs for the festive season and ensuring constant experience on the Internet and offline.

MSP: Although Xiaomi has achieved success in many categories, in some key segments focused on performance, the lack of convincing options was noticeable. How does the brand consider this gap, and what is the roadmap to decide these expectations in the future?

SM: We understand that the Indian consumer today is more desirable and demanding than when there is before before. In the segment from 20,000 to 35,000 rupees there is a clear possibility where design, software quality and long -term cost become not subject to discussion. The Xiaomi 15 series is a step in this direction, offering flagship impressions supported by advanced software support. On the Redmi side, we develop our positioning from simply the cost for money to intellectual, high -functional products that attract technological updates. For example, the upcoming Redmi Note 14 SE is designed to provide AI experience at the flagship level and premium design design at a more affordable price. We also invest in updating the experience of retail trade, involvement of the community and the best stories of stories to support this shift.

MSP: With the festive season, is the critical period for updating devices and procurement of ecosystems, how does Xiaomi position itself between price groups and retail channels to use this surge of demand?
The festive season is one of the most important windows for the industry, and we are preparing for a multi -level strategic approach. Our briefcase of smartphones will serve many consumer cohorts: buyers, buyers for the first time, and those who are looking for flagship impressions without the flagship price. Redmi Note 14 SE 5G will lead the charge with aggressive prices and nostalgic attractiveness, while the wider Note 14 series will aim at rapid users in search of balanced performance and design. Our readiness for the channel includes advertising promotions, retail training and branding branding in a store. We also increase the availability of finance schemes, combine Aiot products and launch campaigns that stimulate the gifts and updates of the family. Be it Mi.com, Amazon.in Flipkart or our retail partners, Redmi and Xiaomi portfolios guarantee that we are present in all consumer segments.

MSP: From ALE-LOD functions to innovation focused on value, the Indian smartphone industry is developing rapidly. How does Xiaomi react to wider consumer trends, and what shifts do you expect until the end of 2025?

SM: Consumer expectations are transferred from only specifications to a holistic, long -term value. The capabilities of AI become central to user experience, from photography and personalization to optimization of the battery and compatibility of devices. We react to these shifts in several ways. Firstly, we introduce AI on different devices. Secondly, we expand the software support cycles to ensure the durability of the product. Thirdly, we improve cross-experiences with deeper integration in smartphones, tablets and wearable devices. We also expect a greater demand for premium design language in the middle range and a growing emphasis on confidence, transparency and service after sale. Redmi is uniquely positioned to satisfy these expectations, offering “flagship feelings without flagship prices.

MSP: India still remains a high-level market with high levels of potential. How does Xiaomi neglect its India strategy to increase the market share – not only in the main categories, such as smartphones, but also in wearable, intellectual TVs and connected devices?

SM: Our strategy in India is currently built around the long -term construction of the brand, diversification of products and ecosystem growth. In smartphones, we strengthen two clear positions: Xiaomi as a premium innovative leader and Redmi as a choice of smart value for the desirable customers. We will deepen our presence in intellectual TVs, tablets and wearable devices, many of which are currently produced at the local level. In the instruments, we build operational and readiness in the market. Our autonomous expansion, improved service infrastructure and strong public programs are designed to create trust and relevance in categories. In particular, the Redmi brand is recurrent for wider coverage, it switches from violation only on the Internet to the ubiquitous, intellectual choice for everyday users.

MSP: at the MWC 2025 Xiaomi showed its growing ambitions in a connected ecosystem space, including key launches of large devices. Is there a plan to attract these products to the Indian market, and how do they fit into your greater strategy for expanding the ecosystem in this region?

SM: Yes, large categories of ecosystems are an important part of our roadmap for India. Our Human × Car × Home strategy is to ensure a more intelligent life through connected experience. India already sees early investments in this direction, including intellectual TVs, tablets and wearable devices. We evaluate the time and readiness for the market for the introduction of large devices and other global innovations at the local level. The goal is to make Xiaomi the central part of connected home experience in India in the long run.

MSP: The new initiative of the Xiaomi fan club marks the updated accent on the community. What is behind this, and how does it deepen your relationship with users on a competitive market focused on market experience?

SM: Fan Club Xiaomi is a modern evolution of how we contact our community. Launched on Telegram, it is designed to give fans and users in the front row everything we build. Participants receive early access to products about products, participate in functions surveys, exchanged feedback and even join autonomous meetings and activations of retail trade.

Since the Redmi brand is undergoing strategic update, the role of the community becomes even more important. Over the past year, we spent time to carefully listen to what our users want not only from their devices, but also from the brand itself. We heard stories about ambitions that are accompanied by self -awareness, the need for both performance and goals, the desire for products that reflect developing identity. The new Redmi identity reflects this shift. He is brave, but justified, young, but mature, and is intended for a generation that grows from difficulty, but still believes in possibilities.

In this context, the fan club becomes more than just a platform for updates. This allows us to jointly create functions, test new innovations and form marketing narratives based on real user inputs. In the industry, in which trust, interconnectedness and responsiveness are important, this type of feedback based on the community gives us an advantage that goes far beyond traditional marketing.

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