Six Apple production lines capable of $5 billion in exports allegedly moving to India

An inconsistent report claims that unnamed Apple manufacturing partners are moving six iPhone production lines to India, as part of an increasing trend to relocate from China.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

Apple's assembly partners applying for India's $6.6B manufacturing incentive program

Apple's assembly partners Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron have all applied to participate in India's $6.6 billion Production-Linked Incentive Scheme, in a bid for benefits for increasing production of smartphones in the country.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 8

Foxconn now making Apple's iPhone 11 in India

The company's plant near Chennai has previously made the iPhone XR, but this is the first time Foxconn has made any of the iPhone 11 range in the country.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple reportedly pushes Foxconn to invest $1B to expand iPhone manufacturing in India

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn is reportedly preparing to infuse up to $1 billion into a production facility in India, an investment supposedly made at the behest of Apple.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 35

Apple supplier Foxconn says India customs issue has been resolved

Ships from companies including iPhone manufacturer Foxconn had been held up by customs at Indian ports over ongoing China/India tensions, but at least some have now been cleared.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple, Google comply with Indian government order to ban Chinese apps

Apple and Google are complying with a new Indian government order to block apps developed by Chinese firms.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 10

Apple supply chain still disrupted as China-India tensions mount

Over 150 Foxconn large-scale component shipments were stuck at the port of Chennai after clashes at the disputed Galwan Valley turned deadly, forcing continued backups in iPhone assemblies in India.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 5

India-China border dispute causing Apple shipment complications

Freight arriving by container ship with a China origin containing goods from US firms including Apple and Dell are being held up as Indian ports refuse to clear shipments.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple to assemble new iPhone SE in India to avoid 20% import tax

Apple appears poised to begin iPhone SE assembly in India, and in doing so, will be able to avoid a steep tax levied on smartphones imported into the country.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 1

India motivating iPhone production with incentive rule changes

India is making it more attractive for Apple and other mobile phone companies to set up production facilities in the country by adjusting the rules for its PLI scheme, a change that could allow Apple to increase manufacturing in the region.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 13

JP Morgan hikes AAPL price target to $365 on India iPhone SE, 'iPhone 12' launch

Investment bank JP Morgan has raised its Apple stock price target on the potential for an on-time 'iPhone 12' launch and the iPhone SE's opportunity to drive growth in India.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 5

Apple continues India expansion with custom build-to-order Mac availability

Apple customers in India now have the ability to purchase custom Mac configurations, such as those with RAM or SSD upgrades, through authorized resellers.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 0

Indian iPhone manufacturing could scale up in next five years

Apple is contemplating a major shift of its manufacturing capacity to India, with a move of almost a fifth of its production capacity away from China possible, if the report is accurate.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 3

Apple starts selling HomePod in India for less than US pricing

Months after it was officially made available in India, Apple is now promoting the HomePod and directing users to local resellers where, unusually, the device is sold for below the regular US pricing.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 10

Apple's iPhone 11 captures 68% of India's 'ultra-premium' smartphone market

While Apple has yet to make substantial inroads into India's mainstream smartphone market, the tech giant's latest flagship iPhones continue to dominate top-tier category sales.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 22

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