Apple allowing retailers to slash pricing on older iPhones to gain traction in India

The business realities of India as a market have pushed Apple to allow authorized vendors to cut prices dramatically in India on older phones, dating as far back as the iPhone 5.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 47

India promises Apple tax-free iPhone parts imports in exchange for expanded manufacturing

India is reportedly willing to waive taxes on imported iPhone parts in exchange for the company helping to expand Wistron's manufacturing operations in Bengaluru, where the iPhone SE is currently being made.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 15

Apple commences iPhone SE production in India with assembly partner Wistron

Apple has finally started to assemble iPhones in India, the Cupertino company has confirmed, with local manufacturing partners said to have commenced production of the iPhone SE earlier this month, and initial shipments for domestic customers expected to take place within the next few weeks.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 0

Apple debuts App Accelerator in Bangalore as Phil Schiller visits India

Apple on Friday inaugurated its promised App Accelerator center in Bangalore, India, which will support developers through means like talks by experts and one-on-one app reviews.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Apple to start Indian iPhone manufacturing within next two months

Apple's Indian manufacturing will finally begin within the next 4 to 6 weeks at a Wistron plant in Bangalore — and more ambitious plans are already being hatched.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 39

Apple plans retail expansion in India with over 100 new Authorized Resellers

Apple is planning to grow its presence in India over the next year by expanding the number of Apple Authorized Reseller locations, with the addition of over 100 small stores believed to be a six-fold increase in the number of outlets already in operation in the country.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 2

Amazon begins selling iPhone 6 with 32GB storage in India

A version of the iPhone 6 that includes 32 gigabytes of storage has resurfaced in another country, with Amazon exclusively selling the smartphone in India from Monday, following similar sales in China and Taiwan offering the device with the new storage capacity.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 10

Apple to begin iPhone SE production in India this April, report says

Apple's first "made in India" device will be the iPhone SE, with reports on Friday claiming the tech giant plans to start production of the entry-level handset in the coming months through contract manufacturer Wistron.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 17

Rumored new Foxconn iPhone plant in India lurches forward, timetable for opening unknown

Foxconn's delayed plans to build a manufacturing plant in Maharashtra, India may finally bear fruit, with Foxconn executives reportedly meating with the region's Chief Minister to hammer out some details.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 1

Apple floats idea of refurb iPhone sales as condition of local manufacturing in India

Apple is looking to revive the idea of importing and selling refurbished iPhones in India as a possible condition of it starting local manufacturing in the country, a report said on Monday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Indian IT minister welcomes Apple proposal to build iPhone in Bengaluru, suggests production starts soon

Continuing the political shell game that is Apple manufacturing in India, a local IT minister issued a statement on Thursday welcoming the company's proposal to manufacture iPhone hardware in Bengaluru.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 12

Apple ships 2.5M iPhones in India during 2016, boosted by iPhone 7 release

Apple shipped 2.5 million iPhones in India during the whole of 2016 — a third of those in the fourth quarter, when the iPhone 7 launched in the country, according to Counterpoint research data released this week.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 17

Apple meeting with India government 'constructive,' iPhone manufacture 'almost a done deal' [u]

Apple's meeting with Indian government officials on Wednesday — aimed at setting up local iPhone manufacturing — was a "constructive and open dialogue," the company claimed in a statement.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

India government said likely to reject tax, trade concessions for Apple manufacturing deal

The Indian government will probably reject Apple's requests for waiving taxes and duties on imports in exchange for setting up local manufacturing, reports claimed on Tuesday ahead of a Wednesday meeting between the company and government officials.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Apple 'wish list' for Indian manufacturing includes breaks on taxes & duties for imports

Ahead of a meeting on Jan. 25, Apple has sent out a list of concessions it wants from the Indian government before setting up local manufacturing — though it won't necessarily push to get them all, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

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