Apple Inc. is significantly expanding its iPhone manufacturing operations in India as it aims to reduce its dependence on China amid ongoing trade tensions and tariff uncertainties. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the tech giant is now producing nearly 25% of its iPhones in India, marking a major shift in its global production strategy.
The report states that Apple increased iPhone production in India by about 53% in 2025, manufacturing nearly 55 million units, compared to 36 million units in 2024. Considering that Apple produces around 230 million iPhones globally each year, India is rapidly emerging as a key manufacturing hub for the company.
Apple’s growing focus on India comes at a time when iPhones exported from China have reportedly faced challenges due to uncertain US tariffs linked to trade tensions between the United States and China. These tariff risks have made exporting iPhones from China to the US more expensive, prompting Apple to diversify its manufacturing base.
India has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of this shift. Analysts note that Apple’s expansion in the country has also been supported by the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme provides financial incentives to companies that manufacture products in India, making production more cost-effective and encouraging global firms to set up local facilities.
Reports also indicate that Apple has begun assembling the upcoming iPhone 17 series in India, including premium models such as the Pro and Pro Max variants. The company’s key manufacturing partners in India include Foxconn Technology Group, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron Corp..
Beyond manufacturing, Apple is also working to strengthen its market presence in India. The company is reportedly planning to introduce Apple Pay in the country later this year and expand its retail footprint by opening six Apple stores across major Indian cities, signaling a broader push into one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone markets.
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