Apple to Double Made-in-India iPhone Production This Year: Report

Highlights

• Apple plans to double its iPhone production in India this year to reduce its reliance on China further.
• Apple aims to manufacture 25% of all iPhones in India by 2027.
• Foxconn is scaling up production in India including setting up a new plant in Bengaluru.
• It aims to produce 25-30 million iPhones in 2025, significantly up from the 12 million made last year.

Caption – iPhone production in India is expected to get double that what it is now by the end of this year. (Image credit – Apple)

It’s no news that Apple has been working to diversify its production and expand operations beyond China for a while now. Ramping up India production of iPhones is one way the Cupertino Giant is doing that. Now, a local report suggests Apple is set to more than double the number of iPhones made in India this year as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce its reliance on China. Here’s what we know.

Foxconn Ramping Up Production

Foxconn is a key Apple supplier and has been conducting trials to scale up production while maintaining Apple’s strict quality standards at its newest iPhone plant in India.

For years, Apple has been gradually expanding its manufacturing presence in India. Initially producing only the iPhone SE, the company now assembles its latest flagship models there. Reports suggest Apple aims to manufacture 25% of all iPhones in India by 2027.

The Indian government has supported this expansion with tax breaks on imported components under the ‘Made in India’ initiative. Meanwhile, China has been accused of trying to hinder these efforts.

Foxconn’s Ambitious Plans

According to The Economic Times, Foxconn is responding to Apple’s request to significantly increase iPhone production in India, even setting up a new plant in Bengaluru.

The report states, “Foxconn aims to churn out 25-30 million iPhones at its India plants this year, more than double the number it made last year […] said people aware of the development.”

A source told ET, “Last year, the company assembled about 12 million iPhones in India. But with their Bengaluru facility also coming up quickly, they have set their ambitions a lot higher, in line with Apple’s push to deepen their presence in India.”

Foxconn reportedly began limited production trials a few months ago and is now focusing on maintaining quality while scaling up operations.

Analysts say these production numbers align with expectations, keeping Apple on track to manufacture 25% of its iPhones in India as early as next year.

FAQs

Q1. Why is Apple increasing its iPhone production in India?

Answer. Apple is ramping up iPhone production in India to diversify operations and reduce reliance on China. By 2027, the company aims to manufacture 25% of all iPhones in India.

Q2. What is Foxconn’s role in Apple’s India production strategy?

Answer. Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, is scaling up production in India. It plans to produce 25–30 million iPhones this year, more than double the 12 million made last year, and is establishing a new plant in Bengaluru.

Q3. How is the Indian government supporting Apple’s manufacturing expansion?

Answer. The Indian government is supporting Apple’s efforts through tax breaks on imported components under the ‘Made in India’ initiative, facilitating the company’s growth in the region.

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