‘Essential to India’s growth’: How Huawei is wooing second largest wireless market after US ban

Huawei Technologies Co., the wireless network giant blocked from selling its equipment in the US and some other markets, is betting it can find customers for its 5G gear in India, where the government has yet to weigh in on US calls for a boycott against the Chinese company.

The world’s largest maker of components for 5G networks said it’s continuing to invest in India and working with the government to counter US allegations that its equipment could be used to help China’s government spy on countries.

“The approach we took to engage with the Indian government is very transparent, direct and cooperative,” Jay Chen, chief executive officer of Huawei’s India business, said in an interview in New Delhi.