Apple has significantly increased its manufacturing footprint in India, with the country now producing about 25% of the company’s global iPhone output. The surge reflects Apple’s strategy to diversify its supply chain and reduce dependence on China.
According to reports, Apple assembled around 55 million iPhones in India in 2025, a jump of roughly 53% compared with the previous year, highlighting the rapid scale-up of local production.
The shift is part of a broader “China-plus-one” strategy adopted by many global companies seeking to reduce geopolitical risks and potential tariff impacts tied to Chinese manufacturing.
India’s expanding electronics ecosystem, government incentives such as the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and the presence of suppliers like Foxconn and Tata Electronics have helped Apple ramp up operations in the country.
The rapid growth of local manufacturing has also boosted exports. In 2025, India-made iPhones worth about $23 billion were exported, making smartphones one of the country’s top export categories.
With production continuing to rise, India is increasingly becoming a key hub in Apple’s global supply chain, signalling a major shift in the geography of smartphone manufacturing
