Tata to make iPhones in India for local and global markets, Indian IT minister confirms

According to Indian IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Tata Group is set to commence the production of Apple iPhones in India, catering to both the domestic and global markets. This move is a substantial shift from Apple’s prior policy of selling primarily Chinese- made new gadgets to eager buyers worldwide.

In 2017, Apple started iPhone production in India for the first time with the iPhone SE. The units were assembled by Wistron at its Bengaluru plant. This marked the beginning of the company’s gradual expansion in the country, and since then it has been manufacturing iPhones in India. Subsequently, in 2018, Apple initiated the production of the iPhone 6s, followed by the iPhone 7 in 2019. The iPhone XR and iPhone 11 were also later assembled at Foxconn’s Chennai plant. The other versions such as the iPhone12, iPhone13, and iPhone14 are also manufactured in the country.

Now in present moment a big announcement has been taken by Tata Group to commence the production of Apple iPhones in India is a significant boost to India’s manufacturing capabilities and aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of establishing India as a global electronics powerhouse. This development is expected to play a crucial role in Building a global supply chain in India, led by Indian companies. The acquisition of the Wistron Corp factory in Karnataka by Tata Group is expected to create job opportunities and generate revenue for the Indian economy.  

It is worth noting that this development will take place within the next two and half years.

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