India’s ambition to become a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse is inching closer to reality, with a major global tech player planning to produce between 25 to 30 million iPhones in India in 2025. This is a significant leap from the estimated 12 million units assembled in 2023, showcasing India’s rising relevance in Apple’s global supply chain.
The Taiwanese electronics giant has been strengthening its operations in India over the past few years. Most of the assembly will take place at its Bengaluru facility, which is rapidly scaling up. Early limited trial runs of the premium iPhone models have already begun at this plant and are expected to continue for the next few months.
These trial runs mark the first phase in what the company refers to as its “revenue build” phase—a point where the manufacturing line becomes viable for global shipments. The success of this transition could solidify India as a key pillar in Apple’s broader de-risking strategy, as the tech giant continues to reduce reliance on China.
This push also aligns with India’s electronics production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, which have significantly improved the investment climate for global manufacturing giants.