New Delhi, Aug 20
Apple is stepping up its manufacturing push in India, with all models of the upcoming iPhone 17 series, including the high-end Pro versions, being assembled in the country from the start.
This is the first time the company will produce every new iPhone variant in India, a move seen as part of its strategy to reduce reliance on China and safeguard against US tariff risks.
According to sources, Apple has spread iPhone 17 production across five local factories, two of which have just begun operations. However, the sources confirmed that the tech giant is expected to manufacture fewer units of the ‘Pro’ models.
Tata Group’s new plant at Hosur in Tamil Nadu and Foxconn’s large new hub near Bengaluru airport are at the centre of this expansion.
Tata, which has rapidly risen as one of Apple’s key partners, is expected to handle nearly half of India’s iPhone output within the next two years.
Foxconn has already started rolling out iPhone 17 units at its new $2.8 billion facility in Devanahalli, near Bengaluru.