Apple’s Foxconn commences manufacturing of iPhone 15 in India: Report

The upcoming iPhone 15 from Apple Inc. is now reportedly getting into the manufacturing part in Tamil Nadu, as a part of the corporate’s efforts to scale back the disparity between its manufacturing operations in India and its main manufacturing hub in China.

A facility operated by Foxconn Technology Group in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu is gearing as much as dispatch the most recent iPhone models shortly after their preliminary rollout from Chinese factories, reported Bloomberg. This transfer is aimed toward quickly ramping up the amount of latest iPhones manufactured in India, in response to people acquainted with the scenario.

As per the report, Apple is engaged in a multiyear initiative to broaden its manufacturing past China. This transfer goals to scale back provide chain vulnerabilities for its vital merchandise, given the growing uncertainty in commerce as a consequence of tensions between Washington and Beijing. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration in India has endeavored to strengthen its relationship with the United States whereas positioning the nation as a outstanding manufacturing heart.

Reportedly, the target for the present yr is to additional align the cargo schedules from India and China, though suppliers stay unsure about reaching this purpose. The people offering this info most well-liked to stay nameless since it isn’t publicly disclosed.

The extent of iPhone 15 manufacturing in India will hinge on the accessibility of parts, predominantly sourced via imports, and the seamless scaling up of manufacturing traces on the Foxconn facility located close to Chennai, provides the report.

Anticipated to be unveiled round September 12, the upcoming iPhone represents a major development for the machine after a span of three years. Notable enhancements embody a considerable improve to the digital camera system throughout all variants, whereas the Pro fashions are set to include an enhanced 3-nanometer A16 processor. 

The forthcoming lineup of smartphones performs a pivotal function in revitalizing gross sales, as Apple just lately introduced its third consecutive quarter of diminishing gross sales as a consequence of lackluster shopper curiosity in essential markets such because the US, China, and Europe.

Additional Apple suppliers working in India, together with Pegatron Corp. and a Wistron Corp. facility that’s within the technique of being acquired by the Tata Group, are additionally anticipated to begin iPhone 15 meeting, as per Bloomberg.

(With inputs from Bloomberg)

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Updated: 16 Aug 2023, 01:20 PM IST

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