Apple to Begin AirPods Production in India for Export Starting April

Foxconn's Hyderabad facility will assemble AirPods as part of Apple's strategy to diversify manufacturing beyond China.

Apple will start manufacturing AirPods in India at Foxconn's Hyderabad facility beginning in April 2025, according to reports citing industry sources.
The production will initially focus exclusively on exporting AirPods to markets such as the United States and Europe.
This marks the second major Apple product to be assembled in India, following the iPhone, which is already manufactured locally for both domestic sales and export.
Apple's move to produce AirPods in India is part of its broader effort to reduce reliance on China and diversify its supply chain.
Foxconn reportedly invested $400 million in the Hyderabad plant in 2023 to support AirPods production, further solidifying India's role in Apple's manufacturing strategy.