Foxconn, a key global supplier for Apple, is reportedly exploring the development of a large-scale manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. According to a news report, the company is in early discussions with government authorities and is considering acquiring a 300-acre plot along the Yamuna Expressway. This initiative could potentially mark Foxconn’s first footprint in North India and further cement India’s position in the global electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
As per the report, Greater Noida is fast evolving into a formidable electronics manufacturing cluster, similar to Chennai. The region offers a favourable blend of infrastructure readiness, logistical connectivity, and a maturing supplier ecosystem. These elements are crucial in attracting global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) firms such as Foxconn.
The company’s interest in this area is also seen as part of its broader strategic objective — to create a diversified manufacturing base amid growing global uncertainties and supply chain disruptions.
The land identified for the new facility reportedly falls under the jurisdiction of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). It lies in the same industrial zone where the HCL-Foxconn joint venture has already secured 50 acres for an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility, which is currently pending government approval, as per the report.
This area is strategically located near the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar and is flanked by major expressways, making it an ideal logistical hub for large-scale manufacturing operations.
Foxconn’s interest in Greater Noida reflects its wider strategy of geographical diversification within India. The Taiwanese conglomerate already operates manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana. Recently, it exited operations from Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, indicating a reallocation of resources to more promising or strategic regions.
According to the report, expanding in India provides Foxconn not only with a risk mitigation strategy but also with access to emerging opportunities in EMS, which are increasingly shifting away from China due to global geopolitical dynamics.
The company’s plans come at a time when global supply chains are undergoing significant realignment. The United States has recently imposed a range of tariffs on imports — from 10% to 50% — with China facing a steep 145% tariff. India’s exports have also been affected, with a 26% tariff imposed, while a 90-day pause has been granted to several other countries.
Such developments highlight the urgency for manufacturers to create alternative production hubs, and India, with its favourable policies and growing industrial base, appears to be a key beneficiary.
Foxconn’s expansion coincides with Apple’s increasing commitment to manufacturing in India. According to recent reports, Apple is now producing iPhones worth $22 billion annually in the country. Bloomberg earlier noted that approximately 20% of the global iPhone production now comes from India. For the financial year ending 31 March 2025, India exported iPhones worth ₹1.5 trillion (approximately $17.4 billion), showcasing the country’s rising importance in Apple’s supply chain.
While details regarding the final products to be manufactured at the proposed Greater Noida facility remain unconfirmed, the move signals a deeper integration of India into the global electronics manufacturing landscape. The proposed 300-acre site, with its proximity to key infrastructure and its location within a growing EMS cluster, positions Foxconn to potentially play a pivotal role in shaping North India’s industrial future.
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Published on: Apr 15, 2025, 4:03 PM IST
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