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Khushtech Korea Launches Mass Production of D2M Feature Phones in India

Khushtech Korea has commenced mass production of its Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) feature phones in India following a successful pre-production phase at its partner facility in Navi Mumbai. The company is the first in India to receive BIS certification for such devices and has expanded to a new factory to increase annual production capacity to three million units. CEO Eric Shin announced the development of enhanced second and third versions of the D2M device, with the latter incorporating AI capabilities, targeting completion by the end of 2026. The company plans to engage in discussions with AP State in the latter half of 2026 as part of its broader D2M technology deployment strategy.

Key Points: Khushtech Korea Begins Mass Production of D2M Phones in India

  • First BIS-certified D2M phones in India
  • New Navi Mumbai factory boosts capacity to 3M units/year
  • Dedicated production line established
  • AI-capable D2M device version targeted for 2026
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Khushtech Korea begins mass production of D2M feature phones in India, plans new versions with AI by 2026

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"Khushtech Korea will aggressively play the role of an ecosystem builder to successfully introduce and launch new D2M technologies into India. - Eric Shin"

Mumbai, March 11

Khushtech Korea has announced that its Direct-to-Mobile feature phones are now ready for mass production in India after successfully completing the pre-production stage at its Navi Mumbai partner factory last week.

The company said it is the first firm in India to obtain BIS certification for D2M feature phones. Following the successful pre-production phase, the company has now transitioned to mass production as part of its plans to strengthen the D2M ecosystem in the country.

According to the company, its EMS partner factory in Navi Mumbai has also relocated to a new facility in order to expand production capacity. The new facility will help increase the factory's annual production capacity to 3 million D2M feature phones.

The company further stated that the factory has decided to establish a dedicated production line exclusively for manufacturing D2M feature phones for Khushtech Korea.

Speaking about the development, Eric Shin, CEO of Khushtech Korea, said the company plans to actively contribute to building the D2M ecosystem in India.

"Khushtech Korea will aggressively play the role of an ecosystem builder to successfully introduce and launch new D2M technologies into India," Shin said.

He also shared details about the company's upcoming product plans, noting that new versions of D2M devices are currently under development.

According to Shin, the company is working on a second version of the D2M device that will include additional and enhanced features. In addition, a third version of the device with artificial intelligence capabilities is also being developed.

The company has set a target to complete the development of these new devices by the end of year 2026.

Shin said ""We are currently developing a second version of D2M device, with additional and enhanced features, and a third version with AI capabilities, with a target completion by end of year 2026."

Shin further stated that the company also plans to begin full-scale discussions with AP State from the second half of 2026 as part of its broader plans related to D2M technology deployment and expansion.

- ANI

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Priya S
D2M technology can be a game-changer for farmers and people in villages to get weather alerts, govt schemes info, and educational content directly on their basic phones. Good to see a company investing in this ecosystem. The 3 million capacity is impressive.
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Rohit P
I appreciate the investment and the BIS certification is a big step. But I have a respectful criticism: by 2026, will there even be a market for feature phones? Smartphone penetration is increasing rapidly. They need to ensure the tech is future-proof and not outdated on arrival.
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Sarah B
Interesting development. The focus on Andhra Pradesh from 2026 is specific. D2M could be very useful for disaster management broadcasts in coastal states. Hope the data security and privacy aspects of these AI features are thoroughly addressed for Indian users.
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Vikram M
BIS certification is key for quality. Good to see a foreign company setting up production here and talking about being an "ecosystem builder." Hope they collaborate with Indian tech institutes for the AI development. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
My father in our native place still uses a basic phone. If this D2M can give him news, mandi prices for his crops, and some entertainment without internet cost, it would be a blessing. Waiting to see the actual product and price. 🤞

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