To diversify production away from China, Apple is set to begin export operation from Tamil Nadu.
Apple will begin assembling the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max in India through Foxconn’s Sriperumbudur facility, Tamil Nadu.
Apple is shifting iPhone production to India to mitigate risks from rising Beijing-Washington tensions.
Apple will export most of the India-assembled iPhone 16 Pro models to Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. to meet strong demand for premium devices. This approach supports Apple’s aim to enhance global supply chain efficiency and production effectiveness.
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will initially be imported into India, but local assembly will soon follow, aiming to lower retail prices by up to 10% due to reduced import duties. Despite this potential decrease, high component import costs and local taxes may still result in relatively high prices compared to m
