COVID-19: After Samsung, Apple temporarily shuts production in India
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: After Samsung, Apple temporarily shuts production in India

Live Mint  

With the Indian government imposing a nationwide 21-day lockdown to combat COVID-19, leading tech giant Apple's manufacturing partners have temporarily shut manufacturing in India till further notice from the government. Apple's manufacturing partners Foxconn and Wistron have temporarily closed their production facilities keeping the safety of the workers and comply with the government's decision at their manufacturing plants. Local industry sources confirmed to IANS on Thursday that production at Foxconn and Wistron facilities has temporally been suspended as per the government's lockdown notification and instructions from local authorities. As a measure to safeguard our employees and their families against Covid-19 and in compliance with directives from the government, we have decided to currently suspend our manufacturing operations and have asked employees at our sales, marketing and R&D offices across India to work from home," said Partha Ghosh, Head, Corporate Communications, Samsung India.

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Tata Electronics to buy 60% stake in Apple supplier Pegatron’s iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, says report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Electronics to buy 60% stake in Apple supplier Pegatron’s iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, says report

Live Mint  

Tata Electronics is set to acquire a 60 per cent majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron's iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, forming a new joint venture, Reuters reported citing two sources. What We Know So Far Tata Electronics will hold 60 per cent of the JV and run its daily operations, while Pegatron will hold the remaining 40 per …

Tata Said To Acquire Majority Stake In Pegatron's iPhone Production Facility In Tamil Nadu: What We Know So Far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Said To Acquire Majority Stake In Pegatron's iPhone Production Facility In Tamil Nadu: What We Know So Far

ABP News  

Tata Electronics has finalised an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Taiwanese manufacturer Pegatron’s only iPhone production facility in India, Reuters reported on Monday. The Chennai-based plant, which employs around 10,000 workers and manufactures approximately five million iPhones annually, will now join Tata’s expanding portfolio of iPhone production facilities. Tata already operates a plant in Karnataka, acquired from Wistron …

Tata finalises deal with Pegatron for iPhone manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata finalises deal with Pegatron for iPhone manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu: Report

India TV News  

India's Tata Electronics has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing facility in India, according to two sources familiar with the matter. In April, Reuters reported that Pegatron was in advanced discussions to sell its Indian iPhone plant to Tata with Apple's backing, indicating a reduction of Pegatron's involvement with Apple. Tata’s other iPhone manufacturing plant in …

Apple to assemble iPhone camera module in India, cutting dependence on China
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple to assemble iPhone camera module in India, cutting dependence on China

India TV News  

Apple, a producer of iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and more has continued to minimise its dependence on China. As per the recent report, the iPhone maker is set to increase its investments in the Indian market and is reportedly in advanced talks with Murugappa Group and Tata Group's Titan Company which will be assembling sub-components for the iPhone camera modules- giving …

Apple's major milestone: Company now makes 1 in 7 iPhones in India as output hits $14 billion
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple's major milestone: Company now makes 1 in 7 iPhones in India as output hits $14 billion

Hindustan Times  

Apple increased its iPhone production in India as the company assembled $14 billion worth of iPhones in fiscal 2024, Bloomberg reported. Foxconn and Pegatron, two major Taiwanese manufacturers, played a significant role in boosting Apple's production output in India. China is the largest iPhone-making hub in the world but Apple is ramping up iPhone production in India as it strategically …

Apple reportedly wants to source iPhone 16 batteries from India, here is why
1 year, 1 month ago

Apple reportedly wants to source iPhone 16 batteries from India, here is why

India Today  

Apple reportedly wants the batteries of the upcoming iPhone 16 series to be made in India. Apple is reportedly also urging Desay from China and Simplo Technology from Taiwan to initiate the construction of new factories in India. Presently, Apple produces the iPhone 15 in India through partnerships with Taiwanese contract manufacturers like Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron. It is also …

IPhone maker Foxconn plans ₹13,300 crore in India expansion bid
1 year, 1 month ago

IPhone maker Foxconn plans ₹13,300 crore in India expansion bid

Hindustan Times  

IPhone maker Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. plans to expand its footprint in India with another NT$50 billion investment for construction projects. The logo of Foxconn is seen outside the company's building in Taipei, Taiwan, The announcement, made in an exchange filing in Taiwan late Monday, didn’t give any further details, saying only that the investment was for “operational needs.” …

Apple’s manufacturer Luxshare moves investment to Vietnam instead of India: Here’s why
1 year, 1 month ago

Apple’s manufacturer Luxshare moves investment to Vietnam instead of India: Here’s why

Live Mint  

Apple’s one of the biggest Chinese component manufacturers, Luxshare, has reportedly decided to invest in Vietnam instead of India, citing the political tensions between the two countries. According to a report by Business Standard, after three years, Luxshare’s move to make investments in Vietnam is a result of many failed attempts to expand its operations in India. On 16 August, …

Smartphone manufacturing: How 'Make in India' is marking a difference
1 year, 2 months ago

Smartphone manufacturing: How 'Make in India' is marking a difference

Firstpost  

The decisions by the likes of Apple, Foxconn and Micron to either expand or establish their India presence could not have come at a better time As India is looking to become the third largest economy in the world in the coming years, cutting-edge technologies across 5G/6G, satellite communication and semiconductors will contribute towards this growth. More than 90 per …

Tata acquires Wistron’s iPhone making unit in India
1 year, 2 months ago

Tata acquires Wistron’s iPhone making unit in India

The Hindu  

Tata Companies has acquired 100% indirect stake in Wistron’s India iPhone manufacturing unit. “Wistron Corp. held a Board of Directors Meeting today and granted approval for its subsidiaries, SMS InfoComm Pte. Ltd. and Wistron Hong Kong Limited, to sign the Share Purchase Agreement with Tata Electronics Private Limited for the sale of its 100% indirect stake in Wistron InfoComm Manufacturing …

Tata to make iPhone for India, abroad; to take over Wistron plant for $125 mn
1 year, 2 months ago

Tata to make iPhone for India, abroad; to take over Wistron plant for $125 mn

Hindustan Times  

Tata Group is set to become the first homegrown iPhone maker in India for domestic and global markets after Wistron Corp. agreed to sell a plant in the southern part of the country to the conglomerate. Wistron’s board approved the sale of Wistron InfoComm Manufacturing Private Ltd. to Tata for $125 million, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer said Friday in a …

Apple supplier Pegatron's India factory faces extended shutdown amid fire investigation
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple supplier Pegatron's India factory faces extended shutdown amid fire investigation

Live Mint  

A halt in production at the iPhone factory in India operated by Pegatron, an Apple supplier, is anticipated to continue through Wednesday, and there is potential for further disruptions as authorities conduct an investigation into a fire incident at the sole Pegatron facility in India, reported Reuters as per their sources. As reported by research firm Counterpoint, Pegatron presently contributes …

Apple supplier Pegatron halts iPhone assembly at India facility after fire
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple supplier Pegatron halts iPhone assembly at India facility after fire

The Hindu  

Apple supplier Pegatron temporarily halted iPhone assembly at its facility in south India on Monday after a fire incident on Sunday night, three sources told Reuters. Pegatron currently accounts for 10% of Apple's iPhone production in India, according to research firm Counterpoint. Apple Inc has bet big on India since it began iPhone assembly in the country in 2017 via …

Apple's Indian contract facility temporarily halts iPhone assembly after fire
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple's Indian contract facility temporarily halts iPhone assembly after fire

Firstpost  

Apple supplier Pegatron temporarily halted iPhone assembly at its facility in Chennai on Monday after a fire incident on Sunday night, according to a report citing sources Apple supplier Pegatron temporarily halted iPhone assembly at its facility in southern India on Monday after a fire incident on Sunday night, three sources told Reuters. The Taiwanese firm cancelled the first two …

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhone 15 to hit stores worldwide together
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhone 15 to hit stores worldwide together

India TV News  

In a significant move, Apple is gearing up to release its upcoming 'Made in India' iPhone 15 in India almost simultaneously with its worldwide launch, set for September 12, according to sources cited by the Economic Times. This move is expected to align India's release date more closely with the global launch, thanks to the high level of interest and …

Make in India: Dell, HP, Foxconn, and others in line for state aid in production
1 year, 4 months ago

Make in India: Dell, HP, Foxconn, and others in line for state aid in production

Live Mint  

Amid central government's push to make a manufacturing hub for the world, its financial incentive plan to boost local production is receiving good response. Indian Premier Narendra Modi’s $2.1 billion financial incentive plan — a bid to boost local production of technology hardware such as laptops, personal computers, tablets and servers — has received an overwhelming industry response, Tech Minister …

Apple Supplier Foxconn Begins iPhone 15 Production in India
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple Supplier Foxconn Begins iPhone 15 Production in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple Inc.’s next-generation iPhone 15 is beginning production in Tamil Nadu, in an effort to further narrow the gap between its India operations and main manufacturing base in China. “Apple’s increased production in India will lead to more of its supply chain moving to the country,” said Shilpi Jain, a senior analyst at Counterpoint Research. Other Apple suppliers in India …

Apple’s Foxconn commences production of iPhone 15 in India: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple’s Foxconn commences production of iPhone 15 in India: Report

Live Mint  

The upcoming iPhone 15 from Apple Inc. is now reportedly entering the production phase in Tamil Nadu, as part of the company's efforts to reduce the disparity between its manufacturing operations in India and its primary production hub in China. A facility operated by Foxconn Technology Group in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu is gearing up to dispatch the latest iPhone units …

Apple Partner Foxconn On Hiring Spree At Largest Factory Ahead Of iPhone 15 Launch
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple Partner Foxconn On Hiring Spree At Largest Factory Ahead Of iPhone 15 Launch

ABP News  

Apple's largest and most prominent manufacturing partner Foxconn has ramped up hiring at the world's biggest iPhone factory in Zhengzhou province of China, weeks ahead of the launch of the upcoming iPhone 15. A recruiter named Zhao, which is responsible for hiring staff for Foxconn, is hiring permanent employees and temporary workers at an hourly wage of 21.5 yuan, the …

iPhone-Maker Foxconn to Build Electric Two-Wheeler Factory in India, Reveals Annual Report
1 year, 6 months ago

iPhone-Maker Foxconn to Build Electric Two-Wheeler Factory in India, Reveals Annual Report

News 18  

Taiwanese company Foxconn, renowned for manufacturing Apple iPhones, is reportedly preparing to venture into the electric vehicle manufacturing market in India. In its recently released annual report on May 31, Foxconn revealed its plans to set up a production line in India this year specifically for two-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturing services. During Foxconn Chairman Young Liu’s previous visit to India, …

Apple’s ‘Dil Maange More’: Wants to increase global iPhone production in India to 18% by 2025
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple’s ‘Dil Maange More’: Wants to increase global iPhone production in India to 18% by 2025

Firstpost  

It seems that Apple wants to place some big bets on its Indian factories, and the local, Indian companies that it has partnered up with. The tech giant wants to increase India’s share in the global production of iPhones from 7% to 18% by 2025 Apple is really pushing to increase its organic presence in India. Apple recognises India’s emerging …

Apple Supplier Wistron Stops Making iPhones In India: Here's Why
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple Supplier Wistron Stops Making iPhones In India: Here's Why

News 18  

Apple is making a broad set of changes to its global production lines outside of China with India as one of its main focus markets. Recently it was confirmed that Tata Group is ready to enter the make in India iPhone arena by acquiring the plant from another iPhone vendor Wistron in India. The report also says Wistron has been …

Apple To Manufacture Only AirPods In India: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple To Manufacture Only AirPods In India: Report

ABP News  

With Apple's biggest supplier and contract manufacturer Foxconn investing $500 million in a manufacturing facility in the Indian state of Telangana, the tech giant is likely to start making only AirPods here and may not manufacture iPads and Mac personal computers in the country, says a report by The Economic Times. Apple partner Foxconn's investment in Telangana is likely to …

iPhone made-in-India by Tata: Industry giant bags 5% of all 2023 global orders
1 year, 7 months ago

iPhone made-in-India by Tata: Industry giant bags 5% of all 2023 global orders

Firstpost  

The Tata Group will start making iPhones in India and will make at least 5 per cent of all iPhones sold globally in 2023. Tata to begin with at least 5 per cent of global orders According to TrendForce, it is common for new suppliers to initially receive smaller orders for entry-level models, following Apple’s established pattern. TrendForce estimates that …

iPhone maker Foxconn buys huge site in India's tech hub Bengaluru
1 year, 7 months ago

iPhone maker Foxconn buys huge site in India's tech hub Bengaluru

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: As it looks to diversify production away from China, Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn in a filing on Tuesday said that it has bought a huge tract of land on the outskirts of Indian tech hub Bengaluru. Foxconn, also known by its official name Hon Hai Precision Industry, is the world’s biggest contract electronics manufacturer and a principal assembler of …

iPhone maker Foxconn buys huge site in Devanahalli
1 year, 8 months ago

iPhone maker Foxconn buys huge site in Devanahalli

The Hindu  

May 09, 2023 09:50 pm | Updated 09:50 pm IST - Bengaluru Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has bought a huge tract of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the key Apple supplier said in a filing on Tuesday as it looks to diversify production away from China. Also known by its official name, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Foxconn is the …

iPhone maker Foxconn buys huge site in Bengaluru
1 year, 8 months ago

iPhone maker Foxconn buys huge site in Bengaluru

India Today  

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has bought a huge tract of land on the outskirts of Indian tech hub Bengaluru, the key Apple supplier said in a filing Tuesday as it looks to diversify production away from China. Karnataka state chief minister Basavaraj S. Bommai said in March that Apple would "soon" manufacture iPhones at a new plant that would create …

Apple-Maker Wistron To Wind Down India Business After Tata Electronics Takeover: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple-Maker Wistron To Wind Down India Business After Tata Electronics Takeover: Report

ABP News  

iPhone manufacturer and Taiwanese electronics company Wistron will shut down and withdraw business from India after 15 years, says a report by Hindu BusinessLine. The key iPhone assembler will wind up operations in India after Tata Electronics takes over operations of the Karnataka factory and starts manufacturing new Apple products. Wistron’s first India subsidiary was incorporated in 2008 in India …

India sees Apple almost tripling investment, exports in coming years
1 year, 8 months ago

India sees Apple almost tripling investment, exports in coming years

The Hindu  

U.S. tech giant Apple could double or triple investments in India, along with exports, over the next few years, a minister said, as the company opened a second store in the world's biggest smartphone market after China. Mr. Cook, who also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Apple was "committed to growing and investing across the country". "We've come here …

From 2008 to 2023: Apple's long road to first retail store in India
1 year, 8 months ago

From 2008 to 2023: Apple's long road to first retail store in India

Firstpost  

It took Apple Inc 15 years from when it first started selling its iPhone in India to having a company-run retail store in the world’s second biggest smartphone market New Delhi: It took Apple Inc 15 years from when it first started selling its iPhone in India to having a company-run retail store in now the world’s second biggest smartphone …

Apple ramps up iPhone production in India to $7 billion in strategic shift from China
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple ramps up iPhone production in India to $7 billion in strategic shift from China

India TV News  

Apple Inc. increased its iPhone production in India over the previous fiscal year, exceeding the $7 billion milestone and tripling its output in the country. The American business currently manufactures approximately 7% of its iPhones in India through increasing partnerships with companies like Foxconn Technology Group and Pegatron Corp. India produced an estimated 1% of the world's iPhones in 2021 …

iPhone 15 to be made in India as Tata Group is set to takeover Wistron’s Apple plant this month
1 year, 8 months ago

iPhone 15 to be made in India as Tata Group is set to takeover Wistron’s Apple plant this month

Firstpost  

It looks like Apple will finally start making a major chunk of its latest upcoming phones in India and not rely on China to produce the first few batches of the iPhone 15 series. The Tata Group is expected to complete its takeover of Wistron’s iPhone facility by the end of April, giving India its first local production line for …

Made In India iPhone soon! Tata Group all set to take over Wistron's Bengaluru plant
1 year, 9 months ago

Made In India iPhone soon! Tata Group all set to take over Wistron's Bengaluru plant

India TV News  

Tata Group will likely finish taking over Wistron’s iPhone plant by the end of April, reports said. Wistron will be completely out of the Indian market if Tata takes over the Bengaluru factory, as this was its only unit in India that produced Apple goods. According to industry analysts, the Tata Group sees manufacturing for Apple as a good opportunity, …

Apple Inc supplier Pegatron to open 2nd factory in India
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple Inc supplier Pegatron to open 2nd factory in India

Firstpost  

Pegatron plans to add a second facility near the southern city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu state, just six months after opening the first with an investment of $150 million, said the sources, who sought anonymity as the talks are private New Delhi: Apple Inc’s Taiwanese supplier Pegatron Corp is in talks to open a second India factory, said two …

Apple supplier Foxconn plans $200m factory in India, sources say
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple supplier Foxconn plans $200m factory in India, sources say

Al Jazeera  

Source says Taiwan firm will invest more than $200m in the new AirPod plant in the southern Indian state of Telangana. One source said Foxconn will invest more than $200m in the new India AirPod plant in the southern Indian state of Telangana. The person, who requested anonymity as the matter was not public yet, said Foxconn officials had debated …

iPhone maker Hon Hai expects flat 2023 as it builds EV push
1 year, 9 months ago

iPhone maker Hon Hai expects flat 2023 as it builds EV push

Live Mint  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. said it expects to multiply its sales of electric vehicle components this year while weathering cooler consumer spending on technology. Beyond Apple’s range of smartphones and Mac computers, Foxconn assembles high-end electronics for large and small customers and is vulnerable to slumps in consumer or enterprise demand. iPhone Maker Warns Device Sales to Fall After …

Apple supplier Foxconn is on the hunt for semiconductor and EV deals in India
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple supplier Foxconn is on the hunt for semiconductor and EV deals in India

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Apple supplier Foxconn says it is seeking Indian partners to cooperate in areas such as chips and electric vehicles, as its chief executive wrapped up a visit to the country. Taiwan’s Foxconn has been looking to expand its operations in the South Asian giant after suffering severe supply disruptions in China last year. “My trip this …

Top Apple supplier plans major India expansion
1 year, 10 months ago

Top Apple supplier plans major India expansion

Live Mint  

Apple Inc.’s main manufacturer, Foxconn Technology Group, is considering a major expansion in India, including possibly assembling millions more iPhones and setting up new production sites as it seeks to further diversify beyond China. Foxconn also plans to build a new production facility in the southern Karnataka state, where it would make products including iPhones, people familiar with the matter …

Foxconn plans new India iPhone plant in shift away from China
1 year, 10 months ago

Foxconn plans new India iPhone plant in shift away from China

The Hindu  

Apple will manufacture iPhones at a new plant in India, officials said Friday, as the U.S. tech giant seeks to ramp up its India production and diversify away from China. The flagship mobile's global supply chain is based mainly in China, where strict Covid policies last year and ongoing diplomatic tensions with the United States have hurt production. Foxconn, the …

Foxconn Eyes India As It Plans $700 Million Investment In New Plant For iPhone Production
1 year, 10 months ago

Foxconn Eyes India As It Plans $700 Million Investment In New Plant For iPhone Production

News 18  

Foxconn Technology Group, a major manufacturer for Apple’s iPhone, is reportedly planning to invest up to $700 million to build a new plant in India. According to Bloomberg, Foxconn could be looking at producing iPhone parts on a 300-acre site located near Bengaluru, Karnataka. Last November, Foxconn’s Zhengzhou facility, known as the biggest Apple iPhone factory globally, faced challenges with …

Apple Supplier Foxlink Unlikely To Restart Full Operation In India For Next Two Months: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple Supplier Foxlink Unlikely To Restart Full Operation In India For Next Two Months: Report

ABP News  

Foxlink's factory, Apple's local supplier in India is unlikely to resume full operations for next two months after a fire incident on Monday, reported by news agency Reuters. A source with direct knowledge of the matter told the agency that Foxlink operates a total of 10 assembly lines in two separate facilities at the plant in Andhra, of which four …

Major step up for Apple’s Make in India plan as Indian supplier starts making AirPod parts for export
1 year, 11 months ago

Major step up for Apple’s Make in India plan as Indian supplier starts making AirPod parts for export

Firstpost  

In a major development that is only going to bolster Apple’s Make in India plan, Apple’s Indian supplier Jabil Circuits will now start manufacturing components that go into the making of the latest AirPods and AirPods Pro and also start exporting them to other countries where wearables are assembled. Given how Apple has been trying to expand its China Plus …

Apple targets raising India production share to up to 25%: Goyal
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple targets raising India production share to up to 25%: Goyal

The Hindu  

Apple Inc. wants India to account for up to 25% of its production from about 5%-7% now, the trade Minister told a conference on Monday, as the iPhone maker continues to move its manufacturing away from China. "Apple, another success story," Piyush Goyal said, pitching India as a competitive manufacturing destination. Cupertino, California-based Apple has bet big on India since …

Tata Group Inches Closer To Acquire India's iPhone Plant: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Tata Group Inches Closer To Acquire India's iPhone Plant: Report

ABP News  

Tata Group is inching closer to acquire a major plant in India in a deal that would give the country its first home-grown iPhone maker, reported Bloomberg. Tata’s deal would advance India’s efforts to create local contenders to challenge China’s dominance in electronics, which has been jeopardised by political tensions with the US and Covid-related hurdles. Tata Group aims to …

Foxconn's Zhengzhou Facility Back At 90 Per Cent Capacity As Covid Curbs Subside
2 years ago

Foxconn's Zhengzhou Facility Back At 90 Per Cent Capacity As Covid Curbs Subside

ABP News  

Apple Inc.’s biggest main production partner, Foxconn Technology Group, has brought the world’s largest iPhone plant to about 90 per cent of anticipated peak capacity, as reported by news agency Bloomberg. According to the report, Foxconn’s plant in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou is now operating with roughly 200,000 employees, the official Henan Daily reported, citing Foxconn executive Vic …

iPhone maker Foxconn's Covid-hit China plant to resume production: Report
2 years ago

iPhone maker Foxconn's Covid-hit China plant to resume production: Report

Hindustan Times  

Foxconn's COVID-hit iPhone plant in China's Zhengzhou city is almost back to full production, with its December shipments reaching about 90% of initial plans, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said. iPhone maker Foxconn's Covid-hit China plant to resume production: Report Foxconn, formally Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, declined to comment. Production at the world's largest manufacturing …

Apple suppliers to invest Rs 2,800 cr in UP as iPhone maker to move more manufacturing to India
2 years ago

Apple suppliers to invest Rs 2,800 cr in UP as iPhone maker to move more manufacturing to India

India TV News  

With Apple eyeing to ramp up manufacturing in India amid Covid-related supply chain issues in China, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority said on Wednesday that some of Apple suppliers have applied for land with the authority, with a proposed investment of Rs 2,800 crore while generating thousands of jobs. The China upheaval, which hit its key supplier Foxconn's Zhengzhou …

Foxconn To Build Hostels For 60,000 Employees In Tamil Nadu: Report
2 years ago

Foxconn To Build Hostels For 60,000 Employees In Tamil Nadu: Report

ABP News  

As Foxconn, the maker of iPhones, aims to boost the production of Apple devices in India, the company is reportedly building large hostels for nearly 60,000 employees at its manufacturing unit in Chennai, reported by the Economic Times. According to the report, in response to the strong domestic demand for Apple products and Foxconn’s aim to diversify away from China, …

Foxconn to ease COVID-19 curbs in Chinese iPhone factory
2 years ago

Foxconn to ease COVID-19 curbs in Chinese iPhone factory

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The company that assembles Apple Inc.’s iPhones has announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory in China that led thousands of workers to quit and drastically slowed production. Foxconn Technology Group said in a statement on one of its official WeChat social media accounts that it would end the so-called “closed loop” system at …

How Foxconn cleaned up its mess in India
2 years ago

How Foxconn cleaned up its mess in India

Live Mint  

Lakshmi, who works with Foxconn’s mobile phone manufacturing facility at Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, stayed at the Pallava Hostel in the temple town of Kanchipuram. Contract workers were not made permanent even after a year of doing a core job though a Tamil Nadu government law stipulates that they should be after 240 days, several workers and labour unions said. Foxconn’s …

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