Xiaomi

Xiaomi recorded more than 70,000 binding orders for the electric car SkyNomad in its first month of sales, putting interest above the initial launch of the BMW iX3 but below the peak figures of Tesla and BYD. The company plans to invest more than €24 billion in research and development from 2026 to 2030, mainly in AI, electric vehicles, robotics, operating systems and core technologies. CEO Lei Jun announced the wide-scale deployment of humanoid robots in Xiaomi factories within the next five years. High memory chip prices are currently squeezing margins, but Xiaomi is relying on in-house new developments and partnerships to support growth. » More on deraktionaer.de

Chinese factories are moving up the value chain and increasingly make sophisticated products. Xiaomi’s sprawling "hyperfactory" assembles automobiles with extensive automation, allowing production costs that are roughly 25–30% lower than comparable plants in the U.S. or Europe, and has drawn large public interest through factory tours. The trend illustrates how Chinese manufacturers are competing on technology and efficiency, not just low labor costs. » More on washingtonpost.com

Xiaomi introduced the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring hardware-level privacy display technology that can be app-, notification- and location-triggered, plus rear auxiliary screens. Both models use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, include two 200-megapixel cameras and a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and differ mainly in screen size, battery (7,000mAh vs 8,500mAh) and the Pro Max’s slightly higher-end chipset. Prices start at ¥5,999 (~$900) and at least one 18 Pro is confirmed for an international launch later this year. » More on theverge.com

India's Serious Fraud Investigation Office has recommended a detailed investigation into Xiaomi for alleged irregularities in its business model, movement of funds and compliance with tightened foreign investment rules introduced in 2020. The SFIO proposal seeks to examine beneficial ownership of foreign investors, possible undisclosed changes in control, financial statements and ties with e-commerce partners, and suggests coordination with other agencies. Xiaomi says it has not received any SFIO notice and that it complies with Indian laws. The proposal is pending approval by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and could lead to summons of current and former executives if authorized. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Xiaomi has entered the large family‑SUV segment with the SkyNomad N70 and N90 models and recorded more than 10,000 firm orders within four minutes. The vehicles are range‑extender models and are being priced aggressively (starting at 209,900 yuan), implying strong sales pressure but also strains on profitability. Investors reacted with share price losses in Hong Kong amid fears that Xiaomi will further heat up the already fierce competition in China and that margins will suffer. » More on deraktionaer.de