In an exciting development for India's burgeoning tech ecosystem, CMF—the innovative sub-brand of London-based Nothing—has officially registered as an independent legal entity in the country. Registered on December 23, 2025, as CMF India Private Limited, this marks a significant vote of confidence in India's potential as a launchpad for world-class consumer technology brands.

The timing couldn't be more perfect. India is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in the global consumer tech landscape, and CMF's decision to establish itself as a separate entity headquartered in India reflects the tremendous progress the nation has made in recent years.

Akis Evangelidis, co-founder and India President of Nothing, shared his enthusiasm on social media, highlighting how India is positioning itself at the forefront of the global consumer tech ecosystem. "The work done has been remarkable," he noted, emphasizing that CMF will play an important role in this inspiring journey.

The broader context makes this milestone even more meaningful. India's electronics sector has experienced extraordinary growth, with Minister of IT Ashwini Vaishnaw sharing impressive statistics that paint a picture of an industry in full bloom. Electronics production has multiplied six times over the past eleven years, while exports have grown an astounding eight times during the same period.

The manufacturing success stories are equally heartening. Under the Make in India initiative, Apple alone shipped an impressive $50 billion worth of mobile phones in 2025. The ecosystem continues to expand with 46 component manufacturing projects, alongside laptop, server, and hearable manufacturers, all contributing to making electronics manufacturing a major driver of India's manufacturing economy.

Perhaps most encouraging is the human impact of this growth. The electronics manufacturing sector now provides employment to 2.5 million people across the country. Many factories employ more than 5,000 people at single locations, with some mega-plants employing as many as 40,000 workers. These aren't just statistics—they represent families supported, communities thriving, and dreams realized.

Looking ahead, four semiconductor plants are set to begin commercial production this year, further strengthening India's position in the global supply chain and reducing dependence on imports.

For CMF, which focuses on serving budget and mid-segment buyers, this incorporation follows their substantial $100 million manufacturing joint venture with Optiemus. Together, these moves represent major milestones in establishing CMF as a subsidiary truly headquartered in India—positioning it on the path to becoming the country's first truly global consumer tech brand.

The vision is clear and inspiring: built from India, for the world. As CMF embarks on this exciting journey, it carries not just its own ambitions, but the hopes of an entire nation eager to demonstrate its capability to nurture homegrown global tech champions. This is more than a business registration; it's a statement of intent and a celebration of India's technological coming of age.