Apple gets boost in India as China suppliers get nod
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple gets boost in India as China suppliers get nod

Live Mint  

More than a dozen of Apple Inc.’s Chinese suppliers are receiving initial clearance by India to expand in the country, helping the tech giant’s efforts to diversify its assembly network beyond China. The clearances from key Indian ministries are a step toward full approval for expansion in India, and the companies will still likely to be required to find local Indian joint venture partners, the people said. India largely cut off Chinese companies from its tech economy after the countries’ troops clashed violently on their long-disputed border in 2020, leading to at least 20 deaths on the Indian side. While India is now approving several Chinese suppliers’ expansion in the country, some are still getting rejected, the people said.

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Apple to begin assembling THIS product in India: Here’s what the report suggests
1 week, 4 days ago

Apple to begin assembling THIS product in India: Here’s what the report suggests

Live Mint  

Apple is reportedly set to begin assembling its popular AirPods wireless earphones in India, marking a major step in the company's ongoing efforts to expand its manufacturing footprint beyond China. According to a Bloomberg report, Foxconn Technology Group, a key Apple supplier, is preparing to begin AirPods production at a new facility near Hyderabad, Telangana, as early as the first …

China+1 plan: India’s limited gain
2 weeks, 6 days ago

China+1 plan: India’s limited gain

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Government think tank Niti Aayog has admitted that ‘India has seen limited success so far in capturing the China Plus One strategy. It attributes factors like cheaper labour, simplified tax laws, lower tariffs and pro-activeness in signing free trade agreements have played a key role in helping these countries expand their share of exports. The US has raised …

Building Apple products has become a side hustle for China’s biggest EV maker
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Building Apple products has become a side hustle for China’s biggest EV maker

Live Mint  

Apple products say on the box “assembled in China," leaving the mystery of who did the assembling. BYD, known globally as Tesla’s most formidable EV competitor, has a second business manufacturing electronics, and it has grown to assemble more than 30% of Apple’s tablets, according to industry executives and analysts. Cook said on Chinese social media that BYD was among …

HMD looks to strengthen exports from India amid rising US-China trade tensions
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

HMD looks to strengthen exports from India amid rising US-China trade tensions

Live Mint  

Human Mobile Devices, makers of Nokia-branded mobile phones, is gearing up capacities and local supplier ecosystem in anticipation of higher levels of exports from India to global markets amid higher tariffs expected to be levied on Chinese products by the incoming US government under President-elect Donald Trump. HMD is currently exporting Nokia brand of feature phones and smartphones to West …

India must cash in on chip war
1 month, 1 week ago

India must cash in on chip war

Hindustan Times  

The US government’s latest directive to TSMC, halting shipments of advanced semiconductors to China, marks a significant escalation in the global chip wars. The US has tightened its grip on advanced chip sales to China, from restricting Nvidia and AMD’s AI chip sales in 2022 to planning additional controls on about 120 Chinese tech firms. The Biden administration’s sustained pressure …

iPhone production likely to double in India due to Donald Trump, adding 200,000 new jobs & $30bn revenue
1 month, 1 week ago

iPhone production likely to double in India due to Donald Trump, adding 200,000 new jobs & $30bn revenue

Firstpost  

Apple’s production increase hinges on the policies of US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed his intent to impose steep tariffs, between 60-100 per cent, on goods imported from China If Apple implements these plans, India’s share of global iPhone production could rise to over 26 per cent, a substantial jump from the current 12-14 per cent. The Economic …

Trump at helm to boost Indian electronics manufacturing as more tariffs on China imminent
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump at helm to boost Indian electronics manufacturing as more tariffs on China imminent

Live Mint  

Donald Trump on his return as US president is expected to broaden tariffs against Chinese imports to cover phones and laptops, boosting the Indian electronics manufacturing sector, according to the domestic industry bodies. “Mr Trump in his election rallies and speeches has been talking about imposition of tariffs on our neighbours, which I am sure will make a lot of …

India's Mobile Manufacturing Boom: A Global Powerhouse Emerging
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Mobile Manufacturing Boom: A Global Powerhouse Emerging

Firstpost  

India's mobile manufacturing industry is gaining global attention, thanks to the Make in India initiative. Big companies like Samsung and Apple are setting up large factories in the country, making India the world's second-largest exporter of mobile phones. With Samsung's mega factory in Noida and Apple moving some iPhone production to Tamil Nadu, India is becoming a key player in …

Tech Titans Flock to India: A Strategic Play for the Future of AI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tech Titans Flock to India: A Strategic Play for the Future of AI

Live Mint  

Top tech executives are visiting India to explore opportunities for co-creating intellectual properties in tech, as India is the second-largest developer base in the world after the US. With vast sections of the world’s developer ecosystem either based in India or originating in the region, a concerted effort from the Centre is pushing Indian firms to build foundational technologies. This …

How India can fix the Chinese imports problem
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How India can fix the Chinese imports problem

Live Mint  

India last month extended countervailing duties of 12-30% on certain steel imports from China and Vietnam, following requests from local producers to safeguard against cheaper imports. Read this | Mint Primer | China’s stimulus: What it spells for India & the world A growing economy like India’s naturally requires more imports to meet rising consumption and manufacturing demand, with cost …

From rival to reluctant partner: India’s evolving stance on Chinese investment
3 months, 2 weeks ago

From rival to reluctant partner: India’s evolving stance on Chinese investment

The Hindu  

India's push to become a factory titan has hit a snag: to become a credible alternative to China for global firms, it first needs to warm up to its long-time rival. "There is a realisation that you cannot be part of any major supply chains, especially in high technology products and certain areas like solar cells, EVs, where it is …

Apple fastest growing firm in India over the last 50 years, ​contributes 14 per cent to tech giant’s total production
4 months, 1 week ago

Apple fastest growing firm in India over the last 50 years, ​contributes 14 per cent to tech giant’s total production

Firstpost  

India’s role in Apple’s global production has grown substantially. This growth not only highlights Apple’s expanding influence in India but also marks it as the largest global value chain operating within the country, surpassing other multinational corporations. According to a recent Economic Survey, India now contributes approximately 14 per cent to Apple’s total production, a sharp increase from the 7 …

Is India ready to welcome Chinese capital again?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Is India ready to welcome Chinese capital again?

New Indian Express  

The Economic Survey for 2023-24 sprang a surprise by making a strong pitch for Chinese investments in India, indicating a turn from the government’s anti-China stance of the past four years during which relations hit a new low. Though the Survey’s views are attributed to the chief economic advisor, the finance minister subsequently lent support, signalling a clear policy shift. …

India has much to do to woo Chinese firms: China Daily editorial
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India has much to do to woo Chinese firms: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Although the latest call from some Indian finance and industry officials to ease governmental restrictions on Chinese investment in India is a welcome sign, those Indian policymakers still hesitant to adopt that suggestion, citing an overreliance on China, need to know that even if New Delhi reopens its door to Chinese companies, India might not be able to recover the …

'Made in India' telecom equipment now being exported to over 100 countries: Centre
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Made in India' telecom equipment now being exported to over 100 countries: Centre

India TV News  

The Indian government has stated that telecom equipment designed and manufactured in India are now being exported to over 100 countries. Madhu Arora, Member of the Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecom, mentioned that many Indian telecom companies have achieved success in Western nations, including the US, despite tough global competition. Madhu Arora emphasised that Information and communications technology plays …

Economic Survey on China: ‘Can India fill manufacturing gaps left by Beijing?’
5 months ago

Economic Survey on China: ‘Can India fill manufacturing gaps left by Beijing?’

Hindustan Times  

The Economic Survey stated that considering the dominance of China in global supply chains, it may not be the most “prudent approach” for India to think that it can fill the spaces left vacant by Beijing in manufacturing. It said, “The Chinese domination over the global supply chains across product categories is a key global concern, especially in the wake …

Easing of visa restrictions good for improvement of China-India ties: China Daily editorial
5 months, 1 week ago

Easing of visa restrictions good for improvement of China-India ties: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a move that could help ease strained China-India economic and trade relations, New Delhi is reportedly planning to speed up the process of issuing visas for Chinese engineers and technicians in a bid to make up for the delays at manufacturing units that have already cost the country billions of dollars. The situation, if it remains unchanged, will certainly …

India's electronics sector loses ₹1.25 lakh crore due to India-China tensions
6 months, 1 week ago

India's electronics sector loses ₹1.25 lakh crore due to India-China tensions

Hindustan Times  

Escalating tensions with China are said to have cost Indian electronics manufacturers $15 billion in production losses as well as 100,000 jobs in the past four years, the Economic Times reported. In submissions to various ministries, the electronics manufacturing industry said India has also lost out on a $10 billion export opportunity besides $2 billion in value addition loss, according …

India emerged as the most preferred market for tech giants: Apple CEO Tim Cook
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India emerged as the most preferred market for tech giants: Apple CEO Tim Cook

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has become a key market for global tech giants, with a burgeoning developer base attracting significant attention. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, expressed his contentment with India's growing developer community, underlining Apple's holistic approach covering everything from developer support to market strategies and operational efficiency. MoS Electronics and Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar tweeted that the CEO of Apple, …

Here's what Tim Cook said after seeing Apple's growth in March quater in India
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's what Tim Cook said after seeing Apple's growth in March quater in India

India TV News  

During an analyst call announcing its fiscal 2024 second quarter results with revenue of $90.8 billion, Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, shared that the company experienced strong double-digit growth in India in the March quarter. Cook said that the company is continuing to expand its channels and also working on the developer ecosystem in India as well. Cook said that the …

Hiring now! Apple may create 500,000 jobs in India
8 months ago

Hiring now! Apple may create 500,000 jobs in India

Hindustan Times  

Apple has been trying to diversify its manufacturing base away from China after facing huge difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic when the production of iPhone and other gadgets came under intense pressure. It has been reported that Apple, via its vendors, may create over 500,000 jobs in India over the next three years, news agency PTI reported quoting government sources. …

Apple set to scale up production India, employ 5 lakh people in next 3 years
8 months ago

Apple set to scale up production India, employ 5 lakh people in next 3 years

Live Mint  

iPhone maker Apple is set to scale up its production in India through vendors and is expected to employ around 5 lakh employees from the country in the next three years, the sources from the government revealed on Sunday. The fresh plans around hiring will be a significant boost from the current level of 1.5 lakh Apple employees in India, …

Apple shows the way for electronics exports
8 months, 1 week ago

Apple shows the way for electronics exports

Hindustan Times  

At $10 billion in FY24, exports of India-assembled iPhones have doubled from the previous fiscal. While the iPhone instance is evidence of policies such as the PLI for smartphones working, India must do more to convince the world that it has the makings of a preferred China+1 destination for electronics exports. At present, the world may seem more inclined towards …

Apple to move half of its supply chain from China to India, employ 5 lakh people in 3 years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple to move half of its supply chain from China to India, employ 5 lakh people in 3 years

Firstpost  

Apple and its ecosystem has directly created 1,50,000 jobs in India and an additional 3,00,000 jobs when we consider indirect jobs. As Apple plans to move half of its supply chain to India from China, Apple plans to create 5,00,000 direct jobs Apple, who have already created 1,50,00 direct jobs through its ecosystem, plans to employ about 5,00,000 people in …

Apple's major milestone: Company now makes 1 in 7 iPhones in India as output hits $14 billion
8 months, 2 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 …

How China Could Swamp India’s Chip Ambitions
9 months, 1 week ago

How China Could Swamp India’s Chip Ambitions

Live Mint  

When India’s largest conglomerate, Tata Group, broke ground on a $11 billion semiconductor factory this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country was poised to become a world leader in the sector. View Full Image China’s aggressive expansion comes at a time when the market for legacy chips is already well supplied. But India would struggle to shower such …

India fears losing out to China in smartphone exports race
10 months, 1 week ago

India fears losing out to China in smartphone exports race

The Hindu  

India risks losing out to China and Vietnam as it seeks to become a major smartphone export hub and must “act fast” to lure global companies with lower tariffs, the deputy IT minister said in government documents seen by Reuters. But lawmakers and lobby groups for Apple and other firms argue India’s high tariffs are a deterrent for companies de-risking …

India’s rival is Vietnam in the game of attracting global manufacturers
10 months, 1 week ago

India’s rival is Vietnam in the game of attracting global manufacturers

Live Mint  

If India wants to build a robust computer and electronics manufacturing industry, it needs to shift focus, fast. The latest reminder of this urgency came last week with a US appeal for New Delhi to make the business environment easier and more transparent to navigate, or keep losing out on foreign direct investment. Though India is getting a lot of …

Xiaomi says suppliers concerned over India's heavy scrutiny of Chinese firms
10 months, 1 week ago

Xiaomi says suppliers concerned over India's heavy scrutiny of Chinese firms

Hindustan Times  

China's Xiaomi has told New Delhi that smartphone component suppliers are wary about setting up operations in India amid heavy scrutiny of Chinese companies by the government, according to a letter and a source with direct knowledge of the matter. In the letter, Xiaomi India President Muralikrishnan B. said India needed to work on "confidence building" measures to encourage component …

Why India Isn’t the New China
11 months ago

Why India Isn’t the New China

Live Mint  

China’s economy is struggling, but another Asian giant, neighboring India, is suddenly squarely on investors’ and manufacturers’ radar. India’s age-dependency ratio—a measure of the burden of child and elderly care on households—has fallen to 47 in 2022 from 82 in 1967, according to the World Bank. Only a third of India’s female working-age population was in the labor force in …

US companies are finding it hard to avoid China
1 year ago

US companies are finding it hard to avoid China

Live Mint  

HONG KONG—American companies, under heavy pressure to reduce their exposure to China, are increasingly turning to factories in places such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Mexico. Direct U.S. investment into China hit a 20-year low of $8.2 billion last year, according to Rhodium Group, a New York-based research firm. Research by DBS shows that China has significantly increased the amount of …

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

Apple warns India against EU-like USB-C rules for iPhones, says move will hit local production targets
1 year ago

Apple warns India against EU-like USB-C rules for iPhones, says move will hit local production targets

Firstpost  

The Indian government has been considering making USB-C ports the standard charging port for phones and personal devices, just like the EU. However, Apple is lobbying the government to not implement such a policy, saying that it will interfere with their local production targets Apple has informed the Indian government about potential disruptions to its local production targets if New …

Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target
1 year ago

Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Apple has told India that its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the US tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay. In a closed-door meeting on November 28 chaired by India's IT ministry, Apple asked …

India’s iPhone Plant To Be Expanded As Apple Increases Its Demand From Tata Group
1 year ago

India’s iPhone Plant To Be Expanded As Apple Increases Its Demand From Tata Group

News 18  

Apple is gunning for more iPhone production to come out of India in the coming years and it reportedly wants to expand the current setup to show its focus and ambitions in the country. The report from Economic Times this week says the iPhone plant run by the Tata Group will be expanded within the next 18 months, helping the …

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, 1 month 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 To Make iPhones For Global Markets In India, Acquires Wistron's India Operations
1 year, 1 month ago

Tata To Make iPhones For Global Markets In India, Acquires Wistron's India Operations

News 18  

Tata Group will start making Apple iPhones in India to be exported to global markets across the world within a span of two and a half years. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s PLI scheme and said, “within just two and a half years, Tata Companies will now start making …

Google commits to manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India, supporting 'Make in India' initiative
1 year, 2 months ago

Google commits to manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India, supporting 'Make in India' initiative

India TV News  

Google has announced its intention to start manufacturing and assembling Pixel smartphones in India, aligning with the country's "Make in India" initiative. Since 2016, Google has shipped nearly 40 million Pixel smartphones, with 10 million units sent out in the past 12 months alone. Google's commitment to manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India signifies its support for local production and its …

India emerges as second-largest global hub for mobile phone manufacturing
1 year, 2 months ago

India emerges as second-largest global hub for mobile phone manufacturing

India TV News  

India has risen to become the world's second-largest manufacturing hub for mobile phones, largely attributed to significant investments from original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and companies specializing in mobile components and parts, according to a recent report. This development is a significant boost to India's "Make in India" initiative, with recent data from government and industry sources revealing mobile …

Sour Grapes? Made-in-India iPhone 15 spark racist stereotypes, barrage of misinformation in China
1 year, 2 months ago

Sour Grapes? Made-in-India iPhone 15 spark racist stereotypes, barrage of misinformation in China

Firstpost  

Chinese social media is full of racist and stereotypical content over Apple making the iPhone 15 in India. These include racist memes that invoke the curry-smell and hygiene-related stereotypes, saying that India-made iPhones would smell of curry and stale rice The release of Apple’s newest product, the iPhone 15, has stirred a wave of speculation on Chinese social media platforms. …

Who is better at making phones, India or China?
1 year, 3 months ago

Who is better at making phones, India or China?

Live Mint  

Apple’s iPhone 15 is the first made-in-India iPhone to be sold across markets right from launch. While iPhones were first made in India in May 2017, this is the first time that India’s assembly lines made the latest iPhone ahead of its launch. Brands such as Apple typically get finished products at mass scale weeks ahead of launch, which is …

India’s manufacturers cash in as brands seek refuge from US-China tensions
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s manufacturers cash in as brands seek refuge from US-China tensions

Al Jazeera  

Indian firms are capitalising on a push by leading brands to diversify their suppliers away from China. Dixon is among the many Indian firms capitalising on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bid to boost manufacturing in the country as global brands look to diversify their suppliers away from China amid political uncertainty and tensions between Washington and Beijing. “There’s a lot …

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhone 15 to hit stores worldwide together
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 ramps up iPhone 15 production in India
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple ramps up iPhone 15 production in India

The Hindu  

iPhone 15 production is underway and Apple is working on manufacturing a significant share of the devices in India. The iPhone 15 is being produced in Tamil Nadu in a bid to reduce the disparity between Apple’s India operations and its primary manufacturing base in China, as per a report by Bloomberg. The report mentions that Apple’s Foxconn Technology Group …

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 …

Govt Open To Giving More Time To Global Firms For Local Manufacturing Of Laptops, PCs: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt Open To Giving More Time To Global Firms For Local Manufacturing Of Laptops, PCs: Report

ABP News  

In a bid to encourage Apple, HP, Dell and other global companies, the government is ready to extend the timeline needed to set up local manufacturing facilities in the country, the media has reported. This comes days after the government imposed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, servers and other Personal Computers, in an attempt to give a push …

India As Semiconductor Hub: Why China Challenge Is A Big Factor
1 year, 4 months ago

India As Semiconductor Hub: Why China Challenge Is A Big Factor

ABP News  

The Industrial Revolution 5.0 would not be here without the semiconductor chips. Chinese commentator Sima Nan, talking about Foxconn’s business plans in India, said: “Foxconn’s future lies in the acceptance of 'one country two systems' in a peaceful and prosperous world, there is no other way.” This was a warning not only to Foxconn but also to India, which seems …

DC Edit | Will Indian tech giants step up?
1 year, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Will Indian tech giants step up?

Deccan Chronicle  

After India boosted its mobile phone manufacturing through a carrot-and-stick policy, involving production-linked sops and import restrictions, the Narendra Modi-led government has announced restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets and some types of computers, citing security reasons. India has imported personal computers, including laptops worth $5.33 billion in 2022-23, as against $7.37 billion in 2021-22, while the overall electronics …

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