Muralikrishnan has been the face of the brand in India since Manu Kumar Jain left it in 2023. He was spearheading the India business amidst rising calls for localisation.

Xiaomi India president Muralikrishnan B has announced his departure from the company by the end of this year

Xiaomi India on Tuesday announced that current President Muralikrishnan B will be transitioning out of his role at the end of the year to pursue his passion for academic research.

Muralikrishnan B was elevated to the role of Xiaomi India President in 2022, four years after he joined the firm.