Xiaomi’s GetApps to make way for Indus Appstore in India, will come pre-installed on new phones

Xiaomi’s GetApps to make way for Indus Appstore in India, will come pre-installed on new phones
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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi and PhonePe-owned Indus Appstore on Thursday (March 13, 2025) entered into a multi-year partnership to replace Xiaomi’s app store GetApps with the Indus Appstore on all new Xiaomi smartphones, including Redmi, in India for a more localised digital user experience.

Now, the Indus Appstore will come pre-installed on all the new Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones and replace the GetApps from the existing devices with it.

With the Indus Appstore on new Xiaomi and Redmi phones, users can discover apps in 12 Indian languages which the platform supports. It also has video-led app discovery system that gives visual previews of apps before downloading.

Indus Appstore also supports voice commands in 10 Indian languages for app searches. The homegrown app store claims to have over 5 lakh mobile apps and games across 45 categories.

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“Our partnership with Xiaomi India marks a significant milestone towards our goal of building a horizontal app store for Indian Mobile Users and Developers. By combining Xiaomi India’s reach with our localized app discovery platform, we’re creating opportunities for developers while delivering a seamless, culturally-relevant experience to users. This partnership is just the beginning of our vision to transform how India discovers and experiences mobile apps,” said Priya M Narasimhan, Chief Business Officer, Indus Appstore.

Sudhin Mathur, Chief Operating Officer, Xiaomi India, said, “As India’s digital ecosystem continues to grow, the demand for a locally driven app marketplace has never been more critical. At Xiaomi India, we have always championed ‘Make for India’ innovations, and this partnership with Indus Appstore is a strategic step in that direction. By integrating Indus Appstore with our ecosystem, we aim to offer users a seamless and enriched app discovery experience, while also supporting Indian developers in reaching a wider audience. This partnership reflects both brands’ unwavering commitment to fostering a robust and inclusive digital ecosystem in India, empowering users and developers alike.”