French technology brand Alcatel is returning to India's crowded smartphone market after more than a seven-year break.Alcatel plans to assemble its new handsets in India and has partnered with Flipkart for exclusive sales.Flipkart's digital-first strategy will give Alcatel online reach across metro and smaller tier-II and tier-III towns.Alcatel aims to target the mid-premium niche and plans to expand its product range beyond smartphones.