New Tata Plant Starts iPhone Production as Foxconn Nears Launch in India
A newly commissioned Tata Electronics facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, has begun manufacturing older iPhone models, marking Apple’s first production run at the site as it diversifies away from China. Sources say the plant, built under a ₹16 billion investment, is already rolling out iPhone 12 and 13 units for both domestic sale and export. (New Tata plant starts iPhone production, Foxconn close behind as Apple looks to India, sources say)
Just days behind, Foxconn’s $2.6 billion campus in Bengaluru is poised to start operations imminently. When fully online—expected later this year—the Foxconn site will assemble the latest iPhone 16 and 16 e models, creating an estimated 50,000 jobs and expanding Apple’s local manufacturing footprint from one to three major facilities. (New Tata plant starts iPhone production, Foxconn close behind as Apple looks to India, sources say)
India’s share of global iPhone output has climbed to 18%, up from just 5% two years ago, while China still produces roughly 75%. Apple aims to shift production of most U.S.-bound iPhones to India by 2026, partly to mitigate the impact of potential U.S. tariffs and ongoing Sino-American trade frictions. In March alone, Indian factories exported over $2 billion worth of iPhones, with Foxconn contributing $1.3 billion of that total. (New Tata plant starts iPhone production, Foxconn close behind as Apple looks to India, sources say)
Apple’s acceleration in India underscores a broader strategy to “future-proof” its supply chain through geographic diversification. Analysts note that expanding assembly in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka not only reduces tariff exposure but also taps into India’s burgeoning electronics ecosystem and workforce. (New Tata plant starts iPhone production, Foxconn close behind as Apple looks to India, sources say)
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