Anand Mahindra enjoys US salesperson’s ‘raised eyebrows’ reaction to his made-in-India iPhone
Anand Mahindra shared a story related to his made-in-India iPhone while reacting to a tweet about Google Pixel smartphones.
Google announced their plan to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India and Anand Mahindra reacted to the news by sharing an interesting story about his made-in-India iPhone. The business tycoon expressed his pride and excitement in owning a smartphone manufactured in this country.

It all started with a post by an X handle called Indian Tech & Infra. “Google to start manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India, beginning with the latest model which will be rolled out in 2024,” they wrote and shared an image of Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
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Anand Mahindra re-shared the post along with his story. “I recently was in a Verizon store in the US to get a local sim and proudly informed the salesperson that my iPhone 15 was made in India. It was a particular pleasure to see his raised eyebrows!” he shared.
“I also have a Google Pixel. I will switch to the India-made version when it’s out. So I’ll be able to tell them my Pixel is made in India too… But there probably won’t be any raised eyebrows at that time because by then, India will have been globally acknowledged as a manufacturing powerhouse,” he added.
Take a look at this post by Anand Mahindra:
The post was shared a few hours ago. Since then, it has collected more than 5.6 lakh views. The share has also accumulated nearly 12,000 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the share.
How did X users react to Anand Mahindra’s tweet?
“That's a great story, Sir! It's interesting how the origin of your phone can spark conversations and highlight the growing reputation of India in the global manufacturing industry. It's indeed impressive to see India's rise in this regard!” wrote an X user.
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“Thank you for telling this story! The Bay Area is full of incredible people from India,” added another. “I love this story! It's so exciting to see India becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, and I'm proud to know that Google is playing a role in that. I can't wait to switch to an India-made Pixel when it's out in 2024,” joined a third.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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