Apple Accelerates iPhone Move to India; Tata Electronics Starts Production

Apple has intensified its efforts to reduce dependency on China by expanding iPhone manufacturing in India. According to a news report, Tata Electronics has officially begun assembling iPhones at its new facility in Tamil Nadu, while Foxconn is preparing to launch production at its upcoming plant in Bengaluru.  

Tata Electronics Begins iPhone Assembly at Hosur  

Tata’s factory, a new addition to Apple’s supply chain, is currently operating a single production line assembling older iPhone models, as per news reports. The facility marks Tata’s growing role in Apple’s local manufacturing ambitions, especially after acquiring Wistron’s India operations in 2023.  

Foxconn Readies Major Investment in Karnataka  

Foxconn, Apple’s largest global manufacturing partner, is setting up a $2.6 billion facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Initial output is expected to focus on iPhone 16 and 16e models, with a production rate of 300–500 units per hour in the early phase.  

The facility is expected to create 50,000 jobs upon completion, projected for December 2027. 

Apple’s Broader Shift Away from China  

According to Counterpoint Research, India currently accounts for 18% of global iPhone production.  Apple still makes over 75% of its iPhones in China, but it aims to move a significant share, especially US-bound models, to India by the end of 2026.  

This pivot is driven by geopolitical pressures, including potential new US tariffs on China-made electronics.  

March iPhone Export Surge Breaks Records  

Apple shipped iPhones worth $2 billion from India in March 2025, a monthly record. Foxconn alone accounted for $1.3 billion of this. The shipment surge was aimed at preempting tariff hikes in the US. 

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Conclusion  

Apple’s partnership with Tata and Foxconn in India reflects a determined shift in its manufacturing geography. As production scales up and export milestones are reached, India is emerging as a key hub to Apple’s global supply chain strategy.  

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