JioPhone Next could be made in Gujarat, report says Google and Jio talking to govt

A new report indicates that Reliance and Google might establish their manufacturing plant for the JioPhone Next in Gujarat. The report cites government officials familiar with the matter for the claims.

Reliance Industries is set to work on the world’s cheapest smartphone - JioPhone Next, as announced by the company during its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently. To be made in collaboration with Google, it is now being believed that the new smartphone will be manufactured in Gujarat, India. The partnership builds on Google’s earlier investment in Jio of more than Rs 33,000 crore. As per the collaboration, the two majors will manufacture the JioPhone Next and enable it with Google-designed operating system.