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Apple India

India exported nearly 3 million iPhone to the US in April, marking a 76% year-on-year surge, according to a report.

A ‘Made in US’ iPhone could cost as much as $3,500 (over ₹2.98 lakh) due to the absence of a fully-integrated supply chain in the country.

Foxconn’s new electronics manufacturing facility in Bengaluru is on the brink of commencement, with commercial shipments of iPhones.

Apple reported a 28% year-on-year increase in iPhone shipments in India during the first quarter of 2025 (January–March).

Apple is on track to achieve its highest-ever first-quarter iPhone sales in India, as affordability schemes and local expansion fuel demand.

Apple has significantly expanded its manufacturing footprint in India, recording a 60% surge in iPhone production.

Apple’s growing presence in India has created nearly 20,000 jobs so far, thanks to the PLI scheme aimed at boosting local manufacturing.

Apple is in talks with Wipro Enterprises and Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) to onboard them as suppliers for its Indian supply chain.

India’s smartphone exports soared by 140% in January 2024, reaching ₹25,000 crore ($3 billion). The surge was led by Apple’s supply chain, which contributed nearly 70% of total exports, followed by Samsung at 20%.

Apple CEO Tim Cook reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the Indian market during an investors’ call following their quarterly results.