During the Google for India event, it was announced that Google will manufacture the Pixel 8 smartphones in India. The IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, congratulated Google on this development, stating that it will be beneficial for India. The first India-made devices are expected to be available in 2024. Vaishnaw expressed his appreciation for YouTube, while Rick Osterloh, senior vice president of devices and services at Google, mentioned that he uses Search frequently.