Apple has significantly scaled up its iPhone production in India, assembling devices worth $22 billion over the past year—a record high—according to a Bloomberg report. This marks a major shift in Apple’s global supply chain strategy, as the tech giant works to reduce its dependency on China and strengthen its manufacturing presence in India.
The report highlights that iPhone production in India surged by approximately 60% compared to the previous year, with the country now contributing to nearly 20% of Apple’s global iPhone output. This growth is largely attributed to India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has played a pivotal role in attracting major international electronics companies.
Earlier this week, India’s IT and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Apple exported iPhones worth ₹1.5 trillion (around $17.4 billion) from India during the fiscal year ending March 2025. Apple currently operates three iPhone assembly units in the country—two in Tamil Nadu and one in Karnataka. The Tamil Nadu facilities are operated by Foxconn and Tata Group, while the Karnataka plant is also managed by Tata.
Bloomberg further reported that Apple is actively urging its suppliers from China, Japan, and Taiwan to set up manufacturing operations in India. Several key component makers—including Sunwoda (battery packs), Foxlink (cables), and Aequs (enclosures)—have already commenced production within the country.
