This story was first published in theBenzinga India portal. Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary Google is poised to begin manufacturing its Pixel smartphones in India as soon as the next quarter, according to a report by Nikkei. This move signifies a strategic pivot for the tech behemoth to diversify its supply chain and penetrate the burgeoning Indian smartphone market. The production line for the premium Pixel 8 Pro is set to be established in Southern India in the coming weeks. This will be followed by the Pixel 8 production in Northern India by mid-year. The tech giant i…