Motorola Inc on Friday said it will split into two independent, publicly traded companies by the first quarter of 2011.
India is the world's third largest smartphone market.
Lenovo, Xiaomi, Vivo, Gionee lead the onslaught, beating Indian and global brands with smart deals and astute image management measures.
The Chinese phone maker has ensured its two brands - Lenovo and Motorola - do not cannibalise into each other's share.