Apple set to shift all US-bound iPhone production
Apple is planning a massive shift. By 2026, all iPhones sold in the US will be made in India.
Currently, only 1 in 7 iPhones are assembled in India. But this number will grow fast. Apple wants to move 50% of its global iPhone production to India by 2027.
Why the shift?
Two reasons: tariffs and China.
The 2018 trade war between the US and China changed the game. In 2019, the US imposed a 15% tariff on smartphones made in China. That hit Apple hard.
India stepped in with a solution.
The country’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme helped Apple cut costs. The plan gave incentives to manufacturers for local production. Apple’s suppliers, like Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron, responded quickly.
They built factories. They hired workers. And they started assembling iPhones in India.
US iPhones, Indian hands
Apple’s goal is clear: reduce China dependency.
Foxconn is leading the India push. Its plant in Tamil Nadu is already making iPhones. Pegatron and Wistron are doing the same.
In FY24, iPhones worth $14 billion were exported from India. That’s nearly 4 times more than in FY22.
Now, Apple wants all US models assembled in India by the end of 2025.
Local boost, global shift
This shift is not just about saving money. It’s also about diversifying risk. India offers stable trade ties with the US. That gives Apple more control.
The Indian government is happy too. The move means more jobs, more investment, and more tech growth.
Apple’s India plan is now one of the fastest-growing tech stories in the world.
