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Nokia follows in Chinese rivals' footsteps, trains attention on millennials

Nokia in India has decided to focus on both offline and online retail as in many markets people still prefer to touch and feel their brands

Alia Bhatt as Nokia India brand ambassador
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The company has signed Alia Bhatt as brand ambassador and is planning to set up a community for fans in the country, similar to what rival brand Xiaomi has done with its Mi club

T E Narasimhan Mumbai
A year after its re-entry into the Indian market, the Finnish brand is learning to play by the rulebook of its Chinese rivals. Much like what competing brands such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo and others have done, the brand has built its association with Bollywood and cricket is now looking to set up its own consumer community. But in doing that, does Nokia that once enjoyed a near cult status in the Indian market, run the risk of turning into a copycat brand?

Nokia has just signed Alia Bhatt as brand endorser and is already associated with the popular Indian