Though Nokia, Samsung, Sony and other global brands have established a strong hold in the Indian mobile market, local players like Spice and Micromax also have a good presence. These manufacturers are introducing modern handsets based on the latest mobile technologies and look poised for recognition at the global level as well.

Micromax is said to be the world's 12th largest mobile phone manufacturer. The use of innovative technology and distinctive designing has helped its handsets gain acceptance from the Indian mobile phone users. Some of the top selling Micromax handsets include Micromax Canvas 2 A110, Micromax Infinity A80, Micromax Canvas HAD A116 and Micromax Smarty A25.

Priced around Rs. 10,000-11,000, Micromax Canvas 2 A110 is an Android 4 ICS based phone with 5 inch LCD display. It is powered by 1GHz Dual Core processor. The phone offers connectivity through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, A-GPS and GPRS. The other important features include 8MP camera, GSM, 3.5mm audio jack and 2,000mAh battery.

Spice has launched its innovative handsets in the Indian as well as the Asian markets. It maintains over 1,000 retail stores and its VAS service spans more than 20 countries. Presently, the company has an annual turnover of more than 9 million devices that include smartphones, 3G and Wi-Fi enabled phones. Over the past few years, several handsets launched by Spice have enjoyed popularity among the customers. Some of them are Spice Stellar Horizon Pro Mi-505, Spice Stellar Virtuoso Mi-495, Spice Stellar Glamor Mi-436 and Spice Mi-425.

Spice Stellar Horizon Pro Mi-505 is priced around Rs. 8,000-9,000. It has 1GHz Dual Core processor with 512 MB RAM and runs on Android 4.0 ICS. It has 5 inch capacitive touchscreen with 480x800 pixel resolution. Connectivity features include 3G, EDGE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS and A-GPS. Some of its other features are 5 megapixel camera, Dual SIM GSM, mobile tracker, FM and 2400mAh battery.

With their low-pricing strategies, these Indian mobile phone manufacturers are enabling the customers to access world-class mobile technology at truly affordable prices. You too can easily own one of these feature-laden handsets. Simply visit the mobile phone section of an online store and browse through the available phones from your preferred brand. For instance, if you want to buy a Spice phone, you can just press on a navigation button like 'Click here for mobiles than Spice brand for more Spice mobile phones' and check out the deals offered by the store on the Spice mobile you wish to have. Buying a mobile from an online mobile store like RateDekho.com makes shopping easy, fast and economical.