Chinese handset maker Xiaomi will start selling smartphones in India later this year through its own portal as it looks to beef up its presence in one of the world’s fastest growing devices market.

Xiaomi, which currently sells devices in India through homegrown e-commerce major Flipkart, will bring in its website ‘Mi.com’ to India in the latter part of the year.

“We are currently looking for warehousing and logistics partners in India, as well as deciding on a payment mechanisms like cash on delivery. It may take anywhere between three to nine months,” Xiaomi India Head Manu Jain told PTI.

He added that the the Beijing-based firm will continue its association with Flipkart.

Currently, the company sells devices through its website in most countries of operations, except India and Indonesia.

Xiaomi on Wednesday launched its new handset - Mi 4 - in India for Rs 19,999 as it seeks to expand its operations in India. Keep reading.

Source: Gadgets.NDTV