Apple is now gradually reducing its dependence on China and moving rapidly towards making India the new hub of iPhone manufacturing. This change is not only strengthening India on the global manufacturing map, but is also creating new employment opportunities here.
75% of iPhones sold globally are still made in China
According to media reports, about 75% of iPhones sold globally are still made in China, but Apple aims to reduce this dependence. Currently, about 18% of iPhones are being made in India, and the company's target is to produce most of the iPhones sold in the US here by 2026.
Trump's appeal ineffective
Despite the advice of former US President Donald Trump, Apple considered India to be the ideal country for iPhone manufacturing. Companies like Tata Electronics and Foxconn are playing a leading role in this change. Apple manufactured iPhones worth Rs 19,630 crore in India in March 2025, and by May, iPhones worth Rs 15,000 crore have been produced.
Rapid expansion of Foxconn and Tata
Foxconn has a 65% share in iPhone manufacturing in India and its revenue has reached Rs 90,000 crore in 2024. The company announced an investment of $1.5 billion on May 20. Also, testing of the Bengaluru plant with a production capacity of 500 units per hour has also started.
Tata Electronics has prepared a long-term strategy in India by acquiring Wistron's factory and Pegatron's unit. By 2025, Tata will have a 35% share of India's iPhone production.