Abishek D Praphullalumar
Foxconn is ramping up its India expansion with a fresh $1.5 billion investment as Apple accelerates plans to shift iPhone production out of China. Mounting U.S. tariffs and supply chain pressures have forced Apple to rethink its manufacturing strategy, with India emerging as a prime alternative thanks to lower import taxes compared to China.
In the past year, Apple assembled over $22 billion worth of iPhones in India, marking a 60% year-on-year increase. Alongside Foxconn, Tata Electronics and Pegatron have also expanded operations in the region. The goal? By 2026, most iPhones sold in the U.S. could be manufactured in India a bold move signaling Apple’s long-term pivot from China.
However, high-end iPhone models, including those launching this year and next, are likely to remain China-made due to their complex designs and China’s advanced manufacturing infrastructure. The complete transition away from China remains uncertain, but the groundwork for Apple’s biggest production shift yet is well underway.
