Karnataka is poised to become the next powerhouse in Apple’s global supply chain, as Foxconn’s new electronics manufacturing unit at Devanahalli nears completion. Karnataka’s Minister for Commerce & Industries, M B Patil, announced that the facility is almost ready to go live, with commercial shipments of made-in-India iPhones expected as early as June.
“This isn’t just a manufacturing milestone – it marks a strategic shift. With rising geopolitical and tariff pressures, India is fast becoming Apple’s preferred production hub,” Patil said in a post on X. He emphasised that the development reinforces Karnataka’s status in global manufacturing and opens up new avenues for foreign investment.
Highlighting the scale of the project, Patil noted that Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed most iPhones sold in the US during the June quarter will be assembled in India, a significant shift away from China at a time of increased global trade tensions. Read more
Source: Business Today