Nokia launches 2 new Asha models

Finnish handset major Nokia is keen to take its popular Asha range of mobile phones across the globe as the company on Friday introduced two new models.

The company currently retails high-end smartphones under the Lumia range to over 100 countries.

"We have not gone globally (through Asha range of Phones)", Nokia India, Regional General Manager (South) T S Sridhar said unveiling dual sim Asha 308 (Rs 6,149) and single sim Asha 309 (Rs 6,349) mobile phones today coinciding with their first anniversary.

According to company officials, the company has planned to take the Asha range of phones, manufactured at its plant in Sriperumbudur near here, to over 100 countries.