Foxconn, Apple’s primary contract manufacturer, has completed one of the fastest industrial scale-ups ever seen in India by recruiting nearly 30,000 employees for its new iPhone assembly facility in Devanahalli, near Bengaluru. Achieved in just nine months, the recruitment drive marks a significant milestone in India’s electronics manufacturing journey.
Spread across 300 acres, the Devanahalli campus is a cornerstone of Apple’s strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint beyond China. The facility stands out not only for its scale but also for its workforce composition. Approximately 80% of the employees are women, most of them aged between 19 and 24, many entering the formal workforce for the first time. Industry observers have described the project as a rare example of a large-scale, women-led industrial initiative.
Trial production began in the spring, and the plant has since rapidly progressed from assembling the iPhone 16 to manufacturing Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro Max models. More than 80% of the output is currently being exported to international markets, underscoring India’s growing role in Apple’s global supply chain.
To support its expanding workforce, Foxconn is developing the site into a self-contained mini-township. The campus already includes six large dormitories, with future plans for medical centres, schools and recreational facilities. Employees are provided with free accommodation and subsidised meals, while average monthly wages stand at around ₹18,000, making these positions among the highest-paying blue-collar jobs for women in the region.
The project is still in an expansion phase. Foxconn, officially known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, is investing approximately ₹20,000 crore in the facility. Analysts expect the workforce to grow to nearly 50,000 employees by next year as additional assembly lines become operational.
Once fully completed, the Bengaluru plant is expected to surpass Foxconn’s existing facility in Tamil Nadu, emerging as the largest electronics manufacturing hub in India. The project is widely viewed as a global benchmark for inclusive, large-scale industrial manufacturing and a critical pillar in India’s ambition to become a leading electronics production centre.
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