Reuters that the decision was taken to “avoid any possible uproar on social media" from consumers who have been calling for Chinese products to be boycotted in the country.Many in India have been calling for the boycott of Chinese products lately, a sentiment that has seemed to grow ever since the covid-19 pandemic broke out in the country.
The sentiments are expected to grow now, since the two countries are tussling at the border.While Chinese smartphone makers usually try to ignore such outrage here, they do seem to be taking note this time.
Realme, which is owned by BBK Electronics, the same parent company as Oppo, had taken to YouTube yesterday to talk about its commitment to India.