HTC Corp launched Microsoft Windows Phone 7 smartphone, the HTC HD7 in India.

“Windows Phone 7 is an entirely fresh mobile experience, on which HTC is excited to be going big.  We see tremendous customer opportunities with the integration of Microsoft’s most popular services,” said Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The value Microsoft is bringing to mobile customers around the world sets a new benchmark for the industry and HTC is proud to be the first in bringing in the brand new Windows Phone 7 experience to India in partnership with Bharti airtel.”

On the launch Shireesh Joshi, CMO-Mobile Services, Bharti airtel said, “We are delighted with the opportunity to bring the eagerly-awaited HTC HD7 Smartphone in India. Combining the strength of the airtel brand and network with the innovation and design of HTC and the great user-interface of Windows Phone 7, we are happy to bring another first for our customers that will take mobile communications to a whole new level."

The phone has a 4.3” high resolution screen and also has a 720p HD camcorder.

The phone is available at market operating price of Rs.29,990.