Tata Electronics has started iPhone manufacturing at its new plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, producing older iPhone models on one assembly line. This marks a significant expansion in Apple’s manufacturing footprint in India as it shifts production capacity away from China. Alongside Tata, Foxconn is set to begin operations at a new USD 2.6 billion facility near Bengaluru, Karnataka, which will initially operate with one assembly line focused on newer models such as the iPhone 16 and 16e.
The Foxconn facility is expected to produce between 300 and 500 iPhones per hour once operational. At full capacity, the plant could create up to 50,000 jobs by the time construction is completed in December 2027. Tata and Foxconn together will operate five iPhone production sites across India, reflecting Apple’s strategy to boost its presence in the country amid ongoing global trade tensions.
According to sources, Foxconn’s India operations generated more than USD 20 billion in revenue in the financial year 2024–25, driven by iPhone production and related services. The company’s total workforce in India has reached approximately 80,000, an increase of more than 65% since the end of fiscal year 2023.
Further expanding its footprint, Foxconn is constructing a second large-scale manufacturing facility in Devanahalli near Bengaluru, backed by an investment of USD 2.8 billion. This site is projected to employ around 40,000 people. Additionally, Foxconn is in discussions with the Uttar Pradesh government regarding a new electronics manufacturing site expected to span 300 acres.
Foxconn has also initiated AirPods production at its Hyderabad plant, supported by an investment of USD 400 million. The company plans to invest INR 7.6 billion in an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility, expected to generate 4,000 jobs.
In March 2025, Apple shipped around 600 tons of iPhones worth USD 2 billion from India to the United States, setting a monthly record. Foxconn alone accounted for exports worth USD 1.3 billion during this period.
India currently accounts for around 18% of global iPhone production, while China contributes over 75%, according to research firm Counterpoint. Apple aims to manufacture most of the iPhones sold in the U.S. from Indian facilities by the end of 2026.
Tata Electronics, a relatively new supplier for Apple, has rapidly expanded its role in the company’s global supply chain. The launch of its Hosur facility positions Tata as a key player in Apple’s India manufacturing strategy.
Foxconn, headquartered in Taiwan, is a major electronics manufacturer assembling devices for several global brands. Its ongoing investments in India reflect a strategic effort to diversify its manufacturing operations.