New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Apple may expand its manufacturing operations in India beyond iPhones, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, as the government steps up efforts to build a stronger domestic smartphone ecosystem through original designs, Indian intellectual property and greater local sourcing.

The development comes alongside the government's new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, or MPMS, which aims to support large-scale production while also encouraging the emergence of Indian smartphone brands. Here are five key things to know about the latest push.

A central requirement for companies seeking support under the government's push for Indian smartphone brands is that their products must be based on original designs rather th...