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Micromax Informatics: A Rise and Fall in the Indian Mobile Market Micromax Informatics, founded in 2000 in Ludhiana, initially operated as an IT software company specializing in embedded systems. Its entry into the mobile phone market in 2008 proved transformative. By 2010, Micromax had established ...
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- Company type Private
- Founded 29 March 2000
- Founders Rahul Sharma
- Headquarters Ludhiana, Punjab, India
- Area served Worldwide
- Key people Rahul Sharma
- Revenue ₹22,368.79 crore (US$2.6 billion) (2020)
- Number of employees 20,000+
- Subsidiaries YU Televentures, Bhagwati Products Limited, Mobi Serve, Micromax Informatics FZE
- Website www.micromaxinfo.com
Micromax history
Last Updated : 03/04/25, 02:22 AM
Micromax Informatics Ltd, founded in 2000 by Rahul Sharma and Rohit Patel, entered the mobile phone market in 2008. Its strategy centered on making technology accessible to a wider Indian audience, challenging established international brands. The company distinguished itself by introducing budget a...
MICROMAX NEWS
The Indian phone that was slimmer than the iPhone Air…ten years ago!
September 14, 2025 8:44 am
Before the iPhone Air wowed the world with its 5.64 mm frame, an Indian brand had already gone slimmer.
Asin's husband Rahul Sharma recalls starting Micromax with Rs 20 crore, turning it into Rs 12,000 crore company before going bust: 'Things became crazy'
May 14, 2025 1:38 pm
Former actor Asin's husband, Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma, recalled how he came up with the idea to make a homegrown mobile phone.
Asin's husband Rahul Sharma reveals how Micromax went from Rs 12,000 crore to bust in five years: 'Bouncer after bouncer, clean-bowled by full-toss'
May 10, 2025 5:01 pm
Former actor Asin's husband, entrepreneur Rahul Sharma, explained how his company Micromax went from being one of the biggest mobile phone brands in the world to becoming essentially non-existent only a few years later.
Asin's husband Rahul Sharma is making more money after Micromax's downfall than he ever did in his life: 'People wouldn't know'
May 09, 2025 6:14 pm
Asin's husband, Rahul Sharma, who once disrupted the mobile phone sector with Micromax, said in an interview that he is making more money now than he ever did.
Asin's husband Rahul Sharma turned down more than Rs 6,500 crore funding, says it could've saved Mircromax from downfall
May 08, 2025 11:16 am
Rahul Sharma, who is married to former actor Asin, recalls the massive $800 million in funding that he turned down two years before their marriage.
Micromax In Note 1 Pro tipped off to launch in September: Here's all we know
September 13, 2021 1:41 pm
The Micromax In Note 1 Pro is expected to improve on the specifications of the Micromax In Note 1, including a faster chipset.
Micromax In 2B review: Decent budget phone with clean software under Rs 10,000
August 10, 2021 5:26 pm
Check out what we think of the Micromax In 2B budget smartphone and whether you should get your hands on it for Rs 7,999.
Micromax Airfunk 1, Airfunk 1 Pro launched in India: Specifications, Price
July 31, 2021 5:55 pm
Micromax has launched its Airfunk 1 Pro and Airfunk 1 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds in India. Here is everything you should know.
Micromax In 2b launched in India, price starts from Rs 7,999
July 30, 2021 3:50 pm
The new Micromax In 2b is priced at Rs 7,999, which is the price for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option. Its predecessor was available with a starting price of Rs 6,999.
Micromax In 2b India launch on July 30: Expected features, and more
July 28, 2021 11:14 am
Ahead of the launch, Flipkart has also published a dedicated Micromax In 2b page, confirming availability on the e-commerce platform.
MICROMAX PHOTOS
Micromax In 1 in pictures: Here are some key specifications of the phone
March 19, 2021 7:41 pm
Check out some pictures and key specifications of the Micromax In 1 in our photo gallery, ahead of our full review of the smartphone.
Micromax Canvas Infinity Pro sale on Dec 6: Price in India, features, and more
December 05, 2017 5:03 pm
Micromax has launched the bezel-less Canvas Infinity Pro, a Flipkart exclusive phone that offers an 18:9 screen aspect ratio.
Micromax Bharat 2 in pictures: The new budget sensation?
April 14, 2017 4:07 pm
Micromax has launched the Bharat 2. We’ve got the Bharat 2 in-hand to see it up close and personal.
Yu Yunicorn Flipkart sale on June 7: All you need to know before buying
May 31, 2016 3:31 pm
Yu Yunicorn has been launched in India at Rs 12,999. The registrations for Flipkart sale has already started.
Moto G4 Plus, Lenovo ZUK Z1, Meizu m3 note and more: Best mid-budget phones
May 23, 2016 4:34 pm
Moto G4 Plus, Lenovo ZUK Z1, Meizu m3 note are set to compete against each other in the mid budget segment. Here's all you need to know before buying.
Micromax Canvas 6 launched at Rs 13,499: Price, specs and other features
May 10, 2016 8:30 pm
Micromax Canvas 6 is a flagship smartphone with metal unibody design and large 5.5-inch Full HD display
Coolpad Note 3 Lite, Lenovo Vibe P1m, Yu Yunique and more: Best Android phones under Rs 7000
May 02, 2016 1:24 pm
Coolpad Note 3 Lite, Meizu M2, Lenovo Vibe P1m and more: Here are the top budget phones to buy under Rs 7,000.
Micromax Canvas 6 Pro now available on sale: Here's everything you need to know
April 22, 2016 5:10 pm
Micromax Canvas 6 Pro, which was announced at Rs 13,999, is listed on the company's website. All you need to know before buying.
YU Yureka Note, Le Max, Lenovo Phab and more: Top 6-inch phablets to consider
April 18, 2016 9:56 am
Yu Yureka Note has been announced at Rs 13,499. We take a look at other such phablets that come with a 6-inch screen and above.
Docoss X1, LG K10, Micromax Canvas 6, Redmi Note 3 and more: Top budget smartphones
April 28, 2016 12:26 pm
Budget smartphones: LG K7 and K10, Micromax Canvas 6 series, Redmi Note 3, Le 1s and more. We take a look at the top budget smartphones launched recently.
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MICROMAX VIDEOS
Micromax Infinity N12: We take a first look at the new Micromax phone
June 22, 2020 6:07 pm
Micromax Infinity N12 costs Rs 9,999. Here's our first look for the phone.
Micromax Canvas 2: Unboxing
June 22, 2020 7:01 pm
Micromax Canvas Xpress 4G Video Review
December 04, 2015 4:11 pm
Micromax Canvas Xpress 4G Specs: 5-inch 720p HD display| 1 GHz quad-core processor | 2GB RAM & 16GB internal memory (microSD card supported) | 8MP A/F rear camera with LED Flash, 2MP front camera | 2,000 mAh battery| Android 5.1| 4G LTE
Micromax Canvas Xpress 4G First Look
November 19, 2015 4:36 pm
YU Yuphoria review
May 18, 2015 6:37 pm
The Yuphoria is the second smartphone from YU, a new company floated by Micromax founder Rahul Sharma
Yu Yuphoria review: Entry level phone with mid-range specs
May 18, 2015 4:13 pm
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May 01, 2015 10:40 am
The YU Yureka Review: Certainly more bang for your buck
January 21, 2015 9:02 am
All you need to know about the Micromax, Spice and Karbonn Android One phones
June 08, 2020 2:17 pm
The Android ecosystem might already be a billion devices large, but Google wants to expand it more and at a faster pace. This is where its new programme, Android One, fits in. We look at the Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream Uno and Karbonn Sparkle V
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