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{{Short description|Indian multinational technology company}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Lava International
| name = Lava International Ltd.
| logo = Lava International.svg
| logo = Lava International.svg
| logo_caption = The LAVA logo as of 2025
| image = Lava company head office.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| image_caption = Headquarters of Lava International in Noida, India
| trading_name = LAVA Mobiles
| type = [[Private limited company|Private]]
| type = [[Private limited company|Private]]
| treaded_as =
| ISIN = INE745X01014
| ISIN = INE745X01014
| industry = {{Bulleted_list|[[Telecommunications]]|[[Consumer electronics]]|[[Computer hardware]]s|[[Smartphone]]s|[[Feature phones]]}}
| industry = [[Technology]]<br>[[Telecommunications]]<br>[[Consumer electronics]]<br>[[Computer hardware]]
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2009}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2009|03|27|df=yes}}
| founders = {{plainlist|  
| founders = {{plainlist|
*Hari Om Rai
* Vishal Sehgal
*Sunil Bhalla
* Hari Om Rai
*Shailendra Nath Rai
* Shailendra Nath Rai
*Vishal Sehgal<ref name="Business Standard">{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/lava-hits-sweet-spot-in-smartphones-115010500851_1.html|title=Lava hits sweet spot in smartphones|last=Mitra|first=Sounak|date=2015-01-05|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2017-11-11}}</ref>}}
* Sunil Bhalla
| location = [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
}}
| location = [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]
| area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
| products = {{Bulleted_list|
| key_people = {{plainlist|
[[Mobile phone]]s|[[Laptop]]s|[[Tablet computer]]s|[[Smartphone]]s|[[Peripheral]]s|[[Datacard]]|[[Software]]}}
* Sunil Raina<br> ([[Managing director|MD]])
| revenue = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|5400|c}} (2018)<ref name="report">{{cite press release|url=http://www.lavamobiles.com/blog/lava-international-ltd-crossed-usd-1-billion-revenue-mark/|title=Lava International Ltd. Crossed USD 1 Billion Revenue Mark|publisher=Lava International|location=India|date=7 May 2015|accessdate=2016-03-11}}</ref>
}}
| num_employees = 10,000+ (2019)
| products = {{hlist|[[Smartphone]]s|[[Mobile phone]]s|[[Laptop]]s|[[Smartwatch]]es|[[Tablet computer]]s|[[Peripheral]]s|[[Datacard]]s|[[Software]]}}
| services = {{Bulleted_list|[[Electronics manufacturing services]]|[[Mobile handsets]]|[[Consumer electronics]]|[[Transportation]]}}
| num_employees = 5000+ (2025)
| services = {{plainlist|
* [[Electronics manufacturing services]]
}}
| subsid = [[Xolo (company)|Xolo]]
| subsid = [[Xolo (company)|Xolo]]
| operating_income =  
| revenue = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|3667|c}} {{small|(FY 2023-24)}}<ref name="AR23-24">{{cite web |title=Lava International - Annual Report 2023-24 |url=https://hotfixapi.lavamobiles.com/storage/media/file/pdf/download_file/annual-report---lava-2023-24-1725626809.pdf |website=lavamobiles.com |publisher=Lava International}}</ref>
| net_income =  
| operating_income = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|103|c}} {{small|(FY 2023-24)}}<ref name="AR23-24"/>
| assets =  
| net_income = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|11.59|c}} {{small|(FY 2023-24)}}<ref name="AR23-24"/>
| equity =
| assets = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|1650.2|c}} {{small|(FY 2023-24)}}<ref name="AR23-24"/>
| market cap =  
| homepage = {{URL|https://lavamobiles.com}}
| homepage = {{URL|www.lavamobiles.com}}
}}
}}


'''Lava International''' is an Indian [[Multinational corporation|multinational]] [[electronics company]] that manufactures [[smartphones]], [[laptops]], [[computer hardware]]s and [[consumer electronics]]. It was founded in 2009 as an offshoot of a [[telecommunication]] venture. It is headquartered in [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=129544057|title=Lava International Limited: Private Company Information - Bloomberg|website=www.bloomberg.com|access-date=2017-12-22}}</ref> and has overseas operations in a number of countries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/jGAyFmOPhmz2NT2NJ1uPaO/Lava-eyes-Africa-as-India-gets-competitive.html|title=Lava eyes Africa as India gets competitive|last=Goliya|first=Kshitiz|date=2016-09-02|work=Livemint|access-date=2017-10-30}}</ref>
'''Lava International''' (stylized as '''LΛVΛ''') is an Indian [[Multinational corporation|multinational]] [[technology company]] that manufactures [[smartphone]]s, [[tablet computer|tablets]], [[laptop]]s, [[computer hardware]], and other [[consumer electronics]]. Founded on 27 March 2009 by Vishal Sehgal, Hari Om Rai, Shailendra Nath Rai, and Sunil Bhalla, the company operates under the '''Lava''' brand name.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Lava Mobiles forays into Middle East |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/lava-mobiles-forays-into-middle-east-113021100723_1.html |newspaper=Business Standard}}</ref> It is headquartered in [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India, and serves markets across South Asia, the Middle East,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Lava Mobiles forays into Middle East |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/lava-mobiles-forays-into-middle-east-113021100723_1.html |newspaper=Business Standard}}</ref> Africa, and several other regions worldwide.
 
As of 2016, Lava was working towards establishing a mobile phone design centre in India and setting up new manufacturing facilities.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/Lava-in-venture-with-Egypt%E2%80%99s-Easy-Group/article14619631.ece|title=Lava in venture with Egypt's Easy Group|date=2016-09-02|work=The Hindu|accessdate=2017-10-31}}</ref> The company has an in-house [[Research and development|R&D]] and product-testing set-up in China and India for product design and development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/Make-in-India-Lava-to-invest-Rs-2615-crore-in-2-manufacturing-units/articleshow/48239388.cms|title=Make in India: Lava to invest Rs 2,615 crore in 2 manufacturing units {{!}} Gadgets Now|website=Gadget Now|access-date=2017-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lavamobiles.com/aboutus|title=About LAVA– Indian Mobile Phone Company, Smartphone Manufacturer in India|website=www.lavamobiles.com|access-date=2017-11-06}}</ref>
 
==History==
Lava was founded in 2009 by Hari Om Rai, Sunil Bhalla, Shailendra Nath Rai and Vishal Sehgal.<ref name="Business Standard" />
 
==Products and services==
Chip-maker [[Intel]] tied up with Lava to announce the first smartphone in [[India]] with an [[List of Intel microprocessors|Intel processor]], the Xolo X900. With this handset, the [[Xolo (company)|Xolo]] brand was launched.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-02-28/news/31108099_1_intel-atom-processor-intel-partners-intel-powered|title=Intel partners India's Lava, others for smartphone push|work=The Economic Times|date=28 February 2012|accessdate=31 October 2017}}</ref> Lava entered the [[tablet computer|tablet]] market in the same year with the E-Tab Z7H.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/lava-enters-tablet-market-with-7-inch-e-tab-z7h/articleshow/15949219.cms|title=Lava enters tablet market with 7-inch E-Tab Z7H|work=The Times of India|date=29 August 2012|accessdate=31 October 2017}}</ref>
 
Lava launched its flagship smartphone, Iris Pro 30, which was also the first in its Iris Pro series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/new_lava_iris_fuel_50(lollipop)_is_a_thin_light_android-news-7589.php|website=GSM Arena|title=New Lava Iris Pro 30 is a thin, light Android|date=17 January 2014|accessdate=31 October 2017}}</ref> The Lava Iris X1 was among the earliest smartphones in [[India]] to run on the [[Android Kitkat]] (4.4) operating system.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/lava-iris-x1-gives-kitkat-for-rs-7999/|title=Lava Iris X1 gives KitKat for Rs 7,999, but only on Amazon.in|date=26 May 2014|work=The Indian Express|access-date=11 November 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
The company launched its first smartphone running on the [[Windows Phone]] operating system, the Iris Win1.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lava-iris-win1-with-windows-phone-81-launched-at-rs-4999-628762|title=Lava Iris Win1 With Windows Phone 8.1 Launched at Rs. 4,999|work=NDTV Gadgets|date=2 December 2014|accessdate=31 October 2017}}</ref>
 
The Xolo X50 smartphone, which runs on the [[Android Lollipop]] (5.1) operating system, was launched in July 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/lava-x50-3648|title=Lava X50 price, specifications, features, comparison|website=NDTV Gadgets360.com|language=en|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref>
 
Lava launched 4G Connect M14, India's first [[4G]] enabled feature phone.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/lava-4g-connect-m1-feature-phone-with-reliance-jio-support-launched-in-india-1656543|title=Lava Launches 'First 4G VoLTE-Enabled Smart Feature Phone' in India|work=NDTV Gadgets360.com|access-date=11 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
 
Lava launched the Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5, Z6 and myZ, the world's first customisable smartphones operated by Android. Lava also launched BeFIT Fitness Band<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lava launches budget Lava Z1, Z2, Z4, Z6 Smartphones, Fitness Band along with World's first Customisable Lava SmartPhone|url=https://techspark.in/mobile/lava-launches-budget-lava-smartphones/|access-date=7 January 2021|website=TechSpark|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
Lava launches laptop operated by Android Auto. AUX, USB, HDMI, Bluetooth, WiFi, are installed along with laptop. 15 inch display and 10 GB RAM are integrated.
 
Lava is also known for its impeccable service quality and has received the “Best customer experience team of the year award” in the consumer goods category.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LAVA wins "Best customer experience team of the year award" in the consumer goods category-LAVA Nepal|url=https://www.lavainternational.com/np/news/14.html|access-date=2021-10-29|website=www.lavainternational.com}}</ref>


==Offices==
Lava operates in numerous countries, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Peru, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Burundi, South Sudan, Vietnam, Guatemala, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Ghana, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Switzerland, the British Virgin Islands, Taiwan, Somalia, Mauritius, Ireland, Israel, Sweden, Greece, and the United Kingdom (planned entry in early 2026).<ref>{{Cite web|title=About LAVA– Indian Mobile Phone Company, Smartphone Manufacturer in India|url=https://www.lavamobiles.com/aboutus|access-date=2021-10-29|website=www.lavamobiles.com}}</ref>
Lava is headquartered in [[Noida]] sector 64, [[Uttar Pradesh]],  
[[India]]. The company maintains 6 offices and 3 manufacturing and service facilities throughout [[India]]. Lava is also present in several countries like Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Middle-East, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Nepal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About LAVA– Indian Mobile Phone Company, Smartphone Manufacturer in India|url=https://www.lavamobiles.com/aboutus|access-date=2021-10-29|website=www.lavamobiles.com}}</ref>


==Market share, revenue, and rankings==
In 2021, Lava revamped its product lineup with the launch of the AGNI series, aimed at revitalizing the brand and increasing market share in the Indian smartphone segment.
{{update|section|date=October 2017}}
According to the [[International Data Corporation|IDC]] Asia Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker 2014, Lava's market share in [[India]] was 8%.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-still-the-biggest-mobile-vendor-in-india-idc-578141|title=Samsung Still the Biggest Mobile Vendor in India: IDC|work=NDTV Gadgets|date=19 August 2014|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref> In the financial year 2015-16, Lava had a turnover of US$1.2 billion.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/7S95Om587N1cnmdCnT1hEI/Three-chip-makers-to-invest-100-million-in-Lava.html|title=Smartphone maker Lava to get $100 mn investment from three chip makers|last=Raj|first=Amrit|date=17 November 2016|work=livemint.com|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> Lava was ranked India's fifth most trusted mobile handset brand, and the 75th most trusted among 1,200 brands by [[The Brand Trust Report|The Brand Trust Report 2014.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://digitalterminal.in/news/lava-announced-as-indias-5th-trusted-mobile-brand-/2636.html|title=Lava Announced as India's 5th Trusted Mobile Brand|website=digitalterminal.in|language=en-gb|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> In the same year, the company was ranked the fourth largest smartphone brand in [[India]] by IDC.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/top-5-smartphone-brands-in-india-in-2014/ Top 5 smartphone brands in India in 2014] - ''The Indian Express'', 18 August 2014</ref>


According to a Frost & Sullivan report, the company held a market share of 13.4% in the feature phone segment in India in the financial year 2020-21.<ref>{{Cite web|title=One in every ten feature phone user in India uses Lava, and it is now going to the public to raise money|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/one-in-every-ten-feature-phone-user-in-india-uses-lava-and-it-is-now-going-to-the-public-to-raise-money/articleshow/86635642.cms|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Business Insider}}</ref>
== Research and Development ==
Lava has developed research and development facilities in India, supported by the government's [[Make in India]] and [[Atmanirbhar Bharat]] initiatives.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-20 |title=Lava 'Design in India' Challenge Begins With Cash Reward of Rs 50,000 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/lava-design-in-india-challenge-begins-with-cash-reward-of-rs-50000-4109201.html |access-date=2022-06-17 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> The company primarily designs and develops its products domestically.


==Research and development==
== Market Share ==
For designing and developing its products, Lava has set up a research and development facility in China.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.itvoice.in/index.php/itvoice-interview/we-have-deep-dived-into-consumer-needs-preferences-and-usage-behavior-mr-hari-om-rai-chairman-managing-director-lava-international-limited|title=We have deep dived into consumer needs, preferences and usage behavior :- Mr.Hari Om Rai, Chairman and Managing Director, Lava International Limited|website=IT Voice|date=23 May 2014|accessdate=31 October 2017|first=Vikas|last=Gupta}}</ref> This facility has produced phones such as the Lava Z25 Iris Pro 30 and the Fusion application for [[Android (operating system)|Android]].
During the financial year 2023, Lava held approximately 25% market share in the Indian feature phone segment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=One in every ten feature phone user in India uses Lava, and it is now going to the public to raise money|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/one-in-every-ten-feature-phone-user-in-india-uses-lava-and-it-is-now-going-to-the-public-to-raise-money/articleshow/86635642.cms|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Business Insider}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2025, Lava International lead Indian mobile brands with a 2–3% overall market share, followed by other brands such as Micromax, Karbonn, and Xolo, each with less than 1%.{{citation needed|date=July 2025}}


Lava received an award from the [[government of Uttar Pradesh]] in July 2017 for hiring the most number of apprentices in the state. The company hired 710 apprentices from [[Uttar Pradesh]] in 2016 in keeping with the guidelines laid down in the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/lava-honoured-for-hiring-most-apprentices-from-up-117072700571_1.html|title=Lava honoured for hiring most apprentices from UP|last=IANS|date=27 July 2017|work=Business Standard India|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref>
== Notable Products ==
* The first smartphone under the Benco brand, the Lava Benco V8, launched on 4 November 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lava launches Benco V8 in Nepal. Does it have what it takes to usurp the leaders? |url=https://www.gadgetbytenepal.com/lava-benco-v8-price-nepal/ |website=GadgetByte Nepal |date=18 November 2019 }}</ref>
* Lava Pulse, the first feature phone with heart rate and blood pressure sensors, launched on 20 August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lava Pulse feature phone with Heart rate and Blood Pressure sensor launched for Rs. 1599 |url=https://www.fonearena.com/blog/320363/lava-pulse-price-features-heart-rate-blood-pressure-sensor.html |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=www.fonearena.com}}</ref>
* Lava Agni 5G, the first India-made 5G smartphone, launched on 9 November 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |work=ABP News Bureau |date=2021-11-09 |title=Lava Agni, The Company's First 5G Smartphone, Launched For Rs. 17,999 |url=https://news.abplive.com/technology/lava-agni-the-company-s-first-5g-smartphone-launched-for-rs-17-999-price-specs-features-and-more-1492357 |access-date=2024-09-17 |language=en}}</ref>
* Lava PRO Watch ZN, the first smartwatch under the brand, launched on 23 April 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-23 |title=Lava Prowatch ZN, VN launched in India with Gorilla Glass 3; Check features, specs and more |url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/wearables/news/lava-prowatch-zn-vn-launched-in-india-with-gorilla-glass-3-check-features-specs-and-more-71713864832273.html |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=HT Tech |language=en}}</ref>
* Lava Agni 3 5G, India’s first AMOLED dual-screen smartphone with an AMOLED rear display and an action button, launched on 4 October 2024.
* The Lava Bold N1 and N1 Pro, and Lava Play Ultra and Play Max, notable models released in 2025.
* Vayu AI, an AI assistant made by Lava Mobiles.


==Distribution==
== Current Products ==
Lava has a single-layer distribution model, wherein more than 900 distributors across [[India]] are directly managed and controlled by the company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.itvoice.in/we-have-deep-dived-into-consumer-needs-preferences-and-usage-behavior-mr-hari-om-rai-chairman-managing-director-lava-international-limited|title=We have deep dived into consumer needs, preferences and usage behavior :- Mr.Hari Om Rai, Chairman & Managing Director, Lava International Limited|first=Genesis|last=says}}</ref>  
* AGNI 5G series officially launched on 9 November 2021. Lineup includes Agni 5G, Agni 2, Agni 3 and Agni 4.
* Blaze series, launched on 7 July 2022, includes models such as Blaze, Blaze 5G, Blaze Pro, Blaze Pro 5G, Blaze 2, Blaze 2 Pro, Blaze 2 5G, Blaze NXT, Blaze Curve 5G, Blaze X 5G, Blaze 3 5G and Blaze Dragon 5G.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ETTelecom.com |title=Lava launches Blaze smartphone at Rs 8,699 - ET Telecom |url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/lava-launches-blaze-smartphone-at-rs-8699/92722602 |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=ETTelecom.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lava Blaze Dragon 5G |url=https://techgup.com/news/mobiles/lava-blaze-dragon-5g-launched-in-india-price-rs-9999-with-50-megapixel-camera/409799/ |website=Tech Gup |access-date=2025-07-27 }}</ref>
* Yuva series, launched on 11 October 2022, including Yuva Pro, Yuva 2, Yuva 2 Pro, Yuva 3, Yuva 3 Pro, and Yuva 5G.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-11 |title=Lava Yuva Pro is a new sub-8000 INR phone with triple cameras and a fingerprint scanner |url=https://www.digit.in/news/mobile-phones/lava-yuva-pro-launched-in-india-65587.html |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=Digit |language=en}}</ref>
* Storm series with Storm Play and Storm Lite.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lava Storm 5G smartphone with FHD+ display launched at Rs 13,499: Specs |url=https://www.business-standard.com/technology/gadgets/lava-storm-5g-smartphone-with-fhd-display-launched-at-rs-13-499-specs-123122100501_1.html |website=Business Standard India}}</ref>
* O series, with Lava O1, O2 and O3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lava O1 with UniSoC T606 Processor and Android 13 Launched: Price in India, Specifications |url=https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/mobiles/mobiles-news/lava-o1-launched-price-india-specifications/ |website=My Smart Price|date=4 October 2023 }}</ref>
* Bold series with N1, N1 Pro and N1 Lite.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lava Bold N1 and Lava Bold N1 Pro |url=https://techgup.com/news/mobiles/lava-bold-n1-bold-n1-pro-smartphone-launched-in-india-price-under-rs-7000-featuring-50mp-camera/405900/ |website=Tech Gup |access-date=2025-05-30 |date=2025-05-30}}</ref>
* Shark series with Shark 5G and Shark 2.
* Play series for mild gaming, lineup includes Play Ultra and Play Max.
* Additional product lines include Prowatch series, Probuds series, and various feature phones.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lava Shark 5G |url=https://techgup.com/news/mobiles/lava-shark-5g-launched-in-india-price-only-rs-7999-with-8gb-ram-50mp-camera-specifications/405404/ |website=Tech Gup |access-date=2025-05-23 |date=2025-05-23 }}</ref>


== Transportation ==
== Awards and Honours ==
The company has also grown in the [[train]] segment that operate [[freight train]]s and [[Bullet Train (India)|bullet trains]], listed by [[Indian Railways]],
Lava was awarded the "Fastest Growing Mobile Phone Indian Brand" by the Communications Multimedia and Infrastructure (CMAI) Association of India during the 5th National Telecom Awards in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lava Mobiles awarded as Fastest Growing Mobile Phone Indian Brand |url=https://www.fonearena.com/blog/37531/lava-mobiles-awarded-as-fastest-growing-mobile-phone-indian-brand.html |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=www.fonearena.com}}</ref> The company also received the "Emerging Company of the Year" award from the Voice & Data Telecom Leadership Forum Awards in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Jatinder |date=2014-03-13 |title=Lava International Selected As Emerging Company of the Year 2013 • TechVorm |url=https://techvorm.com/lava-international-selected-emerging-company-year-2013 |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=TechVorm |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, it earned recognition from the [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]] in July 2017 for hiring the highest number of apprentices in the state in 2016, with 710 apprentices in compliance with the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.<ref>{{Cite news|last=IANS|date=27 July 2017|title=Lava honoured for hiring most apprentices from UP|work=Business Standard India|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/lava-honoured-for-hiring-most-apprentices-from-up-117072700571_1.html|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref>


==See also==
== See also ==
** [[List of mobile phone brands by country]]
* [[List of mobile phone brands by country]]
** [[List of companies of India]]
* [[List of companies of India]]
** [[List of trains run by Indian Railways]]
* [[Micromax Informatics]]
** [[Micromax Informatics]]
* [[Karbonn Mobiles]]
** [[Karbonn Mobiles]]
* [[Intex Technologies]]
** [[Intex Technologies]]
* [[Spice Telecom|Spice]]
** [[Spice Telecom|Spice]]
* [[Xolo (company)|Xolo]]
** [[Xolo (company)|Xolo]]
**


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.lavamobiles.com/}}
* {{Official website|https://www.lavamobiles.com/}}
* {{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/homegrown-mobile-phone-makers-bite-big-chunks-off-global-giants/article1-1212316.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426142558/http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/homegrown-mobile-phone-makers-bite-big-chunks-off-global-giants/article1-1212316.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 April 2014|title=Homegrown Mobile Phone Makers Bite Big Chunks Off Global Giants|last=Rajendran|first=M|date=26 April 2014|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=25 October 2015}}
{{Electronics industry in India}}
{{Major mobile device companies}}


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Lava International Ltd.
LAVA Mobiles
ISININE745X01014
IndustryTechnology
Telecommunications
Consumer electronics
Computer hardware
Founded27 March 2009; 17 years ago (2009-03-27)
Founder(s)s
  • Vishal Sehgal
  • Hari Om Rai
  • Shailendra Nath Rai
  • Sunil Bhalla
HeadquartersNoida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Sunil Raina
    (MD)
Products
Services
RevenueIncrease₹3,667 crore (US$510 million) (FY 2023-24)[1]
Increase₹103 crore (US$14 million) (FY 2023-24)[1]
Increase₹11.59 crore (US$1.6 million) (FY 2023-24)[1]
Total assetsIncrease₹1,650.2 crore (US$230 million) (FY 2023-24)[1]
Number of employees
5000+ (2025)
SubsidiariesXolo
Websitelavamobiles.com

Lava International (stylized as LΛVΛ) is an Indian multinational technology company that manufactures smartphones, tablets, laptops, computer hardware, and other consumer electronics. Founded on 27 March 2009 by Vishal Sehgal, Hari Om Rai, Shailendra Nath Rai, and Sunil Bhalla, the company operates under the Lava brand name.[2] It is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, and serves markets across South Asia, the Middle East,[3] Africa, and several other regions worldwide.

Lava operates in numerous countries, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Peru, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Burundi, South Sudan, Vietnam, Guatemala, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Ghana, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Switzerland, the British Virgin Islands, Taiwan, Somalia, Mauritius, Ireland, Israel, Sweden, Greece, and the United Kingdom (planned entry in early 2026).[4]

In 2021, Lava revamped its product lineup with the launch of the AGNI series, aimed at revitalizing the brand and increasing market share in the Indian smartphone segment.

Research and Development[edit | edit source]

Lava has developed research and development facilities in India, supported by the government's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.[5] The company primarily designs and develops its products domestically.

Market Share[edit | edit source]

During the financial year 2023, Lava held approximately 25% market share in the Indian feature phone segment.[6] In 2025, Lava International lead Indian mobile brands with a 2–3% overall market share, followed by other brands such as Micromax, Karbonn, and Xolo, each with less than 1%.[citation needed]

Notable Products[edit | edit source]

  • The first smartphone under the Benco brand, the Lava Benco V8, launched on 4 November 2019.[7]
  • Lava Pulse, the first feature phone with heart rate and blood pressure sensors, launched on 20 August 2020.[8]
  • Lava Agni 5G, the first India-made 5G smartphone, launched on 9 November 2021.[9]
  • Lava PRO Watch ZN, the first smartwatch under the brand, launched on 23 April 2024.[10]
  • Lava Agni 3 5G, India’s first AMOLED dual-screen smartphone with an AMOLED rear display and an action button, launched on 4 October 2024.
  • The Lava Bold N1 and N1 Pro, and Lava Play Ultra and Play Max, notable models released in 2025.
  • Vayu AI, an AI assistant made by Lava Mobiles.

Current Products[edit | edit source]

  • AGNI 5G series officially launched on 9 November 2021. Lineup includes Agni 5G, Agni 2, Agni 3 and Agni 4.
  • Blaze series, launched on 7 July 2022, includes models such as Blaze, Blaze 5G, Blaze Pro, Blaze Pro 5G, Blaze 2, Blaze 2 Pro, Blaze 2 5G, Blaze NXT, Blaze Curve 5G, Blaze X 5G, Blaze 3 5G and Blaze Dragon 5G.[11][12]
  • Yuva series, launched on 11 October 2022, including Yuva Pro, Yuva 2, Yuva 2 Pro, Yuva 3, Yuva 3 Pro, and Yuva 5G.[13]
  • Storm series with Storm Play and Storm Lite.[14]
  • O series, with Lava O1, O2 and O3.[15]
  • Bold series with N1, N1 Pro and N1 Lite.[16]
  • Shark series with Shark 5G and Shark 2.
  • Play series for mild gaming, lineup includes Play Ultra and Play Max.
  • Additional product lines include Prowatch series, Probuds series, and various feature phones.[17]

Awards and Honours[edit | edit source]

Lava was awarded the "Fastest Growing Mobile Phone Indian Brand" by the Communications Multimedia and Infrastructure (CMAI) Association of India during the 5th National Telecom Awards in 2011.[18] The company also received the "Emerging Company of the Year" award from the Voice & Data Telecom Leadership Forum Awards in 2013.[19] Additionally, it earned recognition from the Government of Uttar Pradesh in July 2017 for hiring the highest number of apprentices in the state in 2016, with 710 apprentices in compliance with the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.[20]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Lava International - Annual Report 2023-24" (PDF). lavamobiles.com. Lava International.
  2. ↑ "Lava Mobiles forays into Middle East". Business Standard.
  3. ↑ "Lava Mobiles forays into Middle East". Business Standard.
  4. ↑ "About LAVA– Indian Mobile Phone Company, Smartphone Manufacturer in India". www.lavamobiles.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "Lava 'Design in India' Challenge Begins With Cash Reward of Rs 50,000". News18. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  6. ↑ "One in every ten feature phone user in India uses Lava, and it is now going to the public to raise money". Business Insider. Retrieved 29 October 2021.[permanent dead link]
  7. ↑ "Lava launches Benco V8 in Nepal. Does it have what it takes to usurp the leaders?". GadgetByte Nepal. 18 November 2019.
  8. ↑ "Lava Pulse feature phone with Heart rate and Blood Pressure sensor launched for Rs. 1599". www.fonearena.com. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  9. ↑ "Lava Agni, The Company's First 5G Smartphone, Launched For Rs. 17,999". ABP News Bureau. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  10. ↑ "Lava Prowatch ZN, VN launched in India with Gorilla Glass 3; Check features, specs and more". HT Tech. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  11. ↑ ETTelecom.com. "Lava launches Blaze smartphone at Rs 8,699 - ET Telecom". ETTelecom.com. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  12. ↑ "Lava Blaze Dragon 5G". Tech Gup. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "Lava Yuva Pro is a new sub-8000 INR phone with triple cameras and a fingerprint scanner". Digit. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  14. ↑ "Lava Storm 5G smartphone with FHD+ display launched at Rs 13,499: Specs". Business Standard India.
  15. ↑ "Lava O1 with UniSoC T606 Processor and Android 13 Launched: Price in India, Specifications". My Smart Price. 4 October 2023.
  16. ↑ "Lava Bold N1 and Lava Bold N1 Pro". Tech Gup. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  17. ↑ "Lava Shark 5G". Tech Gup. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  18. ↑ "Lava Mobiles awarded as Fastest Growing Mobile Phone Indian Brand". www.fonearena.com. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  19. ↑ Paul, Jatinder (13 March 2014). "Lava International Selected As Emerging Company of the Year 2013 • TechVorm". TechVorm. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  20. ↑ IANS (27 July 2017). "Lava honoured for hiring most apprentices from UP". Business Standard India. Retrieved 11 November 2017.

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