This year, Apple Inc. is set to introduce its most premium iPhone Pro and Pro Max variants in India, marking a pivotal moment for the U.S. tech giant and the country’s high-tech manufacturing landscape. Bloomberg reports.
Foxconn Technology Group, a central partner in Apple’s supply chain, is slated to begin assembling the new devices within weeks after their autumn announcement. The company has started training thousands of workers at its Tamil Nadu facility, aiming to align production with the global rollout of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. The effort underscores India’s rising role in Apple’s global manufacturing footprint and reflects broader regional production ambitions.
India now hosts Apple’s entire iPhone lineup, a milestone that signals growing momentum for the company as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fiscal measures for the high-tech sector have helped spur local investment. While China remains a primary production hub for Apple, the company is steadily diversifying its manufacturing base to mitigate risks tied to geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington and to capitalize on India’s expanding industrial ecosystem.
In the latest fiscal cycle, Apple’s output in India reached a noteworthy value, contributing significantly to the company’s global manufacturing portfolio. The India-built iPhones represented a meaningful share of worldwide production, illustrating the scale of Apple’s local manufacturing push and its impact on regional supply chains.
Export plans for the India-manufactured Pro and Pro Max models point to a strategic focus on markets beyond the domestic Indian consumer, with shipments targeting Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Demand for premium models in India itself has shown some softness, but the upcoming holiday season is anticipated to provide a lift in sales as buyers seek high-end devices. This international export strategy aligns with Apple’s broader objective to balance domestic demand with global demand in its premium lineup, leveraging India as a key production hub while continuing to serve multiple high-value regions.
Details on earlier iPhone 17 specifications have circulated, illustrating ongoing attention to Apple’s design and feature set as the company refines its flagship offerings and expands manufacturing capabilities across new geographies. (Bloomberg)