Phone makers win in Indian market

Chinese smartphone vendors are achieving initial success in India, after they ramped up efforts to lure consumers during the largest festival in the world's fastest-growing smartphone market.

In October, Chinese players collectively accounted for a more than 40 percent market share in India's top 30 cities, research firm International Data Corp said in its latest report. India's largest festival, Diwali, fell during the month.

Xiaomi Corp climbed to third place, with a market share of 10.7 percent. That is up from 7.4 percent in the third quarter. Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's largest PC maker, also saw its market share rise to 13.4 percent from 9.6 percent.