iPhone XR is now made in India: Apple begins local production of its 2018 flagship
5 years, 2 months ago

iPhone XR is now made in India: Apple begins local production of its 2018 flagship

India Today  

The iPhone XR is one of the most popular iPhone models in recent times and with current frequent price drops, it is the best value all-round smartphone by a long margin. According to a report from Economic Times, the iPhone XR's production has been started locally in India at Foxconn's facility in Chennai. The local production of the iPhone XR is part of Apple's intentions to bring the production of all its premium iPhone models to the Indian subcontinent. Apple has been making some old iPhone models in the Indian market for a while and none of them have received any price cuts for local manufacturing in the past.

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

Apple's India Expansion: A Strategic Shift Away from China
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple's India Expansion: A Strategic Shift Away from China

Firstpost  

Apple's expansion of its manufacturing base in India has gained significant attention, with the tech giant exporting nearly $6 billion worth of iPhones between April and September 2024. This represents a one-third increase in value compared to the same period last year, setting Apple on track to exceed $10 billion in exports by the end of the fiscal year. The …

India's Mobile Manufacturing Boom: A Global Powerhouse Emerging
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2 months, 2 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 …

Apple to manufacture entire iPhone 16 lineup in India
3 months, 1 week ago

Apple to manufacture entire iPhone 16 lineup in India

New Indian Express  

US tech giant Apple announced on Friday that it will manufacture its entire iPhone 16 lineup, including its premium devices, in India. “Apple is now manufacturing the entire iPhone 16 lineup, including iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, in India,” said Apple in a statement. Apple first started manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017, initially producing older generation …

India-made iPhone 16 Pro to hit global market
4 months ago

India-made iPhone 16 Pro to hit global market

Op India  

On 9th September, Apple launched its new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. The phone comes with a 6.3-inch display for iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9 inches for the Pro Max, and the bezels have been thinned for a more immersive experience. Made-in-India models to reach global shelves With the launch of Apple’s new iPhone models, India …

iPhone 16 to be cheaper? Apple training workers to produce models in India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

iPhone 16 to be cheaper? Apple training workers to produce models in India

Hindustan Times  

Apple has begun training thousands of workers at its Tamil Nadu factory to produce iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, Bloomberg News reported citing people in the know. The company plans to assemble its premium Pro and Pro Max models of the upcoming iPhone 16 series in India for the first time through partner Foxconn. The 'new product introduction' process …

'Made in India' telecom equipment now being exported to over 100 countries: Centre
5 months, 2 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 …

India To See Local Manufacturing Of iPhone 16 Pro Models As Apple Shifts Production
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India To See Local Manufacturing Of iPhone 16 Pro Models As Apple Shifts Production

News 18  

Apple Inc. will be manufacturing Pro and Pro Max of its upcoming iPhone 16 series in India for the first time in collaboration with its partner, Foxconn. As per the report of CNBC, Foxconn will soon start the ‘new product introduction’ process for the pro models of iPhone 16 and will enter the mass production stage once the phone is …

iPhone 16 Pro models set to manufacture in India, to arrive shortly after their global launch – India TV
5 months, 2 weeks ago

iPhone 16 Pro models set to manufacture in India, to arrive shortly after their global launch – India TV

India TV News  

Apple is planning to introduce its 'Make in India' iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models in India shortly after their global launch this fall. The iPhone 16 will also be available on the first day of global sales in India, just like the previous year when the iPhone 15 debuted in the domestic market on the global sale …

Economic Survey 2023-24: 14% of global iPhones made in India in FY24, country's electronics export rank up
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: 14% of global iPhones made in India in FY24, country's electronics export rank up

The Hindu  

US smartphone major Apple assembled 14% of global iPhones in India in FY24 and the country's ranking in global electronics export improved by four positions, Economic Survey 2023-24 said on July 22. "Apple assembled $14 billion worth of iPhones in India during FY'24, constituting 14% of its global iPhone production," the Economic Survey said citing third-party data. The survey recorded …

Apple exports iPhones worth over Rs 16,500 crore in April-May from India
7 months ago

Apple exports iPhones worth over Rs 16,500 crore in April-May from India

India TV News  

Apple has reportedly achieved a significant milestone of exporting the ‘made in India’ iPhones which was worth more than Rs 16,500 crore in the first 2 months of the ongoing financial year. FY24 success and record production Apple has concluded FY24 with a substantial iPhone production value of around USD 14 billion in India. Strengthening domestic manufacturing Highlighting India’s growing …

Apple shows the way for electronics exports
9 months 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's major milestone: Company now makes 1 in 7 iPhones in India as output hits $14 billion
9 months 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 tops India smartphone revenue in 2023, nears $10 bn mark
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple tops India smartphone revenue in 2023, nears $10 bn mark

Live Mint  

Apple is projected to have pipped Samsung for the top spot in terms of revenue with almost one-third of Samsung’s total shipment volume—while Apple is said to have shipped just over 10 million iPhones last year, Samsung shipped over 27.3 million to capture 18% of the market. iPhone-maker Apple marked 2023 as the first year when it topped the smartphone …

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhones contribute to Rs 65,000 crore in exports in 2023
1 year ago

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhones contribute to Rs 65,000 crore in exports in 2023

India TV News  

Apple has reportedly assembled the new iPhones which are worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore in India in 2023, as India doubles the down on local manufacturing. Riding on the local manufacturing growth, mobile phone exports from the country have surpassed USD 9 billion from April to November in the current fiscal year, as per the India Cellular and …

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 …

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

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 set to make iPhones in India
1 year, 2 months ago

Tata set to make iPhones in India

Hindustan Times  

Tata Electronics will become the first Indian company to make the Apple’s iPhones in the country, minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said citing a statement from Taiwan-based Wistron, whose board on Friday approved a stake sale to the Tata group. Thank you, Wistron for your contributions, and great going for Apple in building a global supply …

Tata To Make iPhones For Global Markets In India, Acquires Wistron's India Operations
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Tata Group to manufacture Apple iPhones for both Indian and global markets, confirms Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1 year, 2 months ago

Tata Group to manufacture Apple iPhones for both Indian and global markets, confirms Rajeev Chandrasekhar

India TV News  

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India's Minister of State for Information Technology, announced on Friday that Tata Group will be responsible for manufacturing Apple iPhones in both domestic and international markets. "@GoI_MeitY stands fully in support in growth of Global Indian Electronics companies that will in turn support global Electronic brands that want to make India their trusted manufacturing & talent partner and …

1.5 Million iPhones Were Sold In India During Festive Sales In October
1 year, 2 months ago

1.5 Million iPhones Were Sold In India During Festive Sales In October

News 18  

Apple continues to make merry in India and most of the demand is coming for the older iPhone models in the country once again. That’s right, millions of people have bought the iPhone 14, iPhone and even the iPhone 12 models over the past few weeks thanks to the special festive online sales. The details come via a report from …

Google announces ‘Made-in-India’ Pixel smartphones
1 year, 2 months ago

Google announces ‘Made-in-India’ Pixel smartphones

Hindustan Times  

Google will manufacture its Pixel smartphones in India, the company announced on Thursday at Google for India, the ninth edition of its annual India-specific event. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs Pixel 8 – it was launched earlier this month – is likely to be the first locally-made smartphone in the lineup, and a roll out is expected in 2024, the tech giant added. …

India emerges as second-largest global hub for mobile phone manufacturing
1 year, 3 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, 3 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. …

Apple to scale up production over 5 times in India to USD 40 billion in five years
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple to scale up production over 5 times in India to USD 40 billion in five years

India TV News  

iPhone maker Apple has plans to scale up production in India by over five-fold to around USD 40 billion in the next 4-5 years, according to government sources. "Apple has plans to increase production in India to over USD 40 billion in the next 4-5 years. The company globally sold iPhones worth USD 191 billion and products worth USD 38.36 …

iPhone 15 Plus Make In India: Here’s When Apple Will Start Making The New iPhone
1 year, 3 months ago

iPhone 15 Plus Make In India: Here’s When Apple Will Start Making The New iPhone

News 18  

Apple iPhone 15 model is already being assembled in India, which has helped with the competitive price of the new iPhone 15 in India. The report from ET says that the Apple iPhone 15 Plus will be assembled in India from October to December which is not that far away. Apple iPhone 15 series is already available for pre-order this …

Who is better at making phones, India or China?
1 year, 4 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 …

Is Apple planning to debut 'Make in India' iPhones globally on launch day?
1 year, 4 months ago

Is Apple planning to debut 'Make in India' iPhones globally on launch day?

India TV News  

Apple is poised to launch the 'Make in India' version of the iPhone 15 on the very first day of its global sales, not only within India but also for export to select international markets, as per the sources. In August 2023, Apple's manufacturer, Foxconn, expedited local production of the next-gen iPhone 15 at its facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Come August, Your iPhone to Be TATA Manufactured!
1 year, 6 months ago

Come August, Your iPhone to Be TATA Manufactured!

Deccan Chronicle  

Come August, the Tata Group, one of the India’s oldest & largest conglomerates will have another feather in its cap. The factory is valued around $600 million plus, employs around 10,000 people who assemble here the latest model from the iPhone stable – iPhone 14. Tata group already manufactures the iPhone chassis, the metal casing of the device at its …

Apple’s ‘Dil Maange More’: Wants to increase global iPhone production in India to 18% by 2025
1 year, 7 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 Likely To Shift 18 Per Cent Of iPhone Production In India By FY25: Bank Of America
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple Likely To Shift 18 Per Cent Of iPhone Production In India By FY25: Bank Of America

ABP News  

US tech giant Apple may shift over 18 per cent of its global production of iPhones to India by 2024-25 on the back of the government’s production-linked incentive scheme for mobile phones, Bank of America said in a report. India's share in global iPhone production in FY23 stood at 7 per cent. According to the BoFA report the Rs 38,000-crore …

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 …

iPhone made-in-India by Tata: Industry giant bags 5% of all 2023 global orders
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Apple Inc. opened its first flagship store in India in a much-anticipated launch Tuesday that highlights the company’s growing aspirations to expand in the country it also hopes to turn into a potential manufacturing hub. The company’s CEO Tim Cook posed for photos with a few of the 100 or so Apple fans who had lined up …

Apple makes strategic move in India, here are some challenges it faces
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple makes strategic move in India, here are some challenges it faces

Live Mint  

Apple Inc. opened its first flagship store in India in a much-anticipated launch Tuesday that highlights the company's growing aspirations to expand in the country it also hopes to turn into a potential manufacturing hub. About 600 million of India's 1.4 billion people have smartphones, “which means the market is still under-penetrated and the growth prospect is huge,” said Neil …

Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple Inc. is set to …

Apple’s $7 Billion Bet On India: iPhone production triples in India as China loses big time
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple’s $7 Billion Bet On India: iPhone production triples in India as China loses big time

Firstpost  

Apple saw its production in India jump from 1% of all iPhones sold worldwide, to 7%. This has been an impressive feat given that most of Apple’s production facilities in India are still in their nascent stage. Apple has been moving its production facilities away from China and into India and Vietnam. The journey from 1 per cent to 7 …

Apple ramps up iPhone production in India to $7 billion in strategic shift from China
1 year, 9 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 …

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, …

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 …

Apple’s India production faces quality issues, about 50% of iPhone housings produced rejected
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple’s India production faces quality issues, about 50% of iPhone housings produced rejected

Firstpost  

According to a recent Financial Times article, Apple’s quality control rejected 50 per cent of all iPhone covers manufactured in India. Apple is growing its embryonic operations in India as part of an overdue diversification plan, with engineers and designers often spending weeks or months at a time in facilities to watch manufacturing, similar to the approach it created in …

Apple Make In India iPhone Plans Stutter Amid Quality Issues: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple Make In India iPhone Plans Stutter Amid Quality Issues: Report

News 18  

Apple sees India as a core production hub in the next few years and is expanding its base in the country with the help of its vendors and local partners like the Tata Group. Experts have mentioned that for companies like Apple to fully manufacture in India, even with the likes of Foxconn, the local supplier ecosystem along with the …

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 …

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