Foxconn Apple Supplier has Begun Manufacturing the iPhone 15 in India: Know More

Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 has begun production in Tamil Nadu, bridging the gap between its India operations and its primary manufacturing base in China. According to persons familiar with the situation, a Foxconn Technology Group facility in Sriperumbudur is poised to provide the latest gadgets just weeks after they begin shipping from facilities in China as the business tries to expand the number of new iPhones arriving from India rapidly.

India has attempted to strengthen ties with the United States and establish itself as a manufacturing centre

The Cupertino, California-based company is embarking on a multiyear strategy to diversify its production away from China, de-risking the supply chain for its most essential goods as trade tensions between the United States and China make commerce less predictable. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has attempted to strengthen ties with the United States and establish itself as a manufacturing centre.

Apple produced 7% of its iPhones in India by the end of March

Before the iPhone 14, Apple only had a fraction of their iPhone assembly in India, six to nine months behind China manufacturing. Last year, the wait was dramatically reduced, and Apple produced 7% of its iPhones in India by the end of March. Although suppliers are still determining, the objective for this year is to get closer to parity in the shipping schedule from India and China. Although suppliers are yet to be positive they will meet the target, the sources added, declining to be identified since the information is private.

 iPhone 15 manufacturing in India

The volume of iPhone 15 manufacturing in India will be determined by the ready availability of components, most of which are imported, and the seamless ramp-up of production lines at the Foxconn facility near Chennai.

The next iPhone, which is expected to be released on 12 September, promises to be the most significant improvement to the smartphone in three years. It will contain significant improvements to the camera system across the board, with the Pro versions receiving an enhanced 3-nanometer A16 CPU. The new smartphone family is vital to reviving sagging sales. This month, Apple revealed its third consecutive quarter of falling revenue, dragged down by sluggish consumer demand in essential regions such as the United States, China, and Europe.

According to the sources, other Apple suppliers in India, including Pegatron and a Wistron facility being bought by the Tata Group, will shortly construct the iPhone 15.

Apple has slowly increased its presence in India

Apple has slowly increased its presence in India through Taiwanese suppliers, taking advantage of some of the Modi administration's financial incentives to attract more high-end manufacturing. According to Bloomberg News, Apple tripled iPhone manufacturing in India to more than $7 billion (approximately Rs. 58,221 crore) in the fiscal year that ended in March.

 iPhone sales in India increased by double digits

Apple, which established its first retail outlets in the nation in April, now sees the fast-growing Indian market as a retail potential and a long-term product production base. Although Apple has not provided specific figures, iPhone sales in India increased by double digits to a record high in the quarter ending June.

Apple is "committed to growing and investing across the country," declared CEO Tim Cook after meeting Modi during his April visit to India.