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Foxconn to Begin Shipping India-Made iPhones from Bengaluru in June

Apple CEO confirms majority of US-bound iPhones this quarter will be produced at the new Devanahalli facility, marking a significant shift in global manufacturing strategy.

The Foxconn plant near Devanahalli is nearing operational readiness and is expected to begin shipping iPhones commercially within the next few weeks

Overview

  • Foxconn's Devanahalli plant near Bengaluru is set to start commercial iPhone shipments in June 2025, with operations nearing full readiness.
  • Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that most iPhones sold in the US during the June quarter will be manufactured in India, highlighting the country’s growing role in Apple’s supply chain.
  • The Devanahalli facility represents a ₹21,911 crore investment, supported by ₹6,970 crore in incentives from Karnataka's Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) program.
  • India now accounts for nearly 20% of global iPhone production, with over $22 billion worth of iPhones assembled in the country in the past year.
  • At full capacity, the new Bengaluru plant could produce up to 20 million iPhones annually, further solidifying India as a key manufacturing hub for Apple.