India is emerging as a major manufacturing hub for Apple's iPhone production, with the country expected to account for around 30-35% of Apple's global iPhone output by 2031. The proposed increase would strengthen India's position in Apple's global supply chain as the technology giant continues to diversify manufacturing beyond China.
According to reports, India currently accounts for around 25% of Apple's global iPhone production. Over the next five years, the company and its manufacturing partners are expected to increase that share to between 30% and 35%.
iPhone Production Value Could Reach $45 Billion
The expansion could significantly increase the value of iPhones manufactured in India. Production value is estimated to rise from around $25 billion in FY2026 to $40-45 billion by FY2031.
The growth is expected to be supported by investments from Apple's major manufacturing partners, including Foxconn, Tata Electronics and Pegatron. These companies are expanding their manufacturing capabilities as Apple strengthens its supply-chain presence in India.
Foxconn Eyes New Facility Near Ahmedabad
Foxconn is reportedly exploring land near Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for a major new manufacturing facility. If the proposed investment moves ahead, it could further increase India's capacity to assemble iPhones and potentially manufacture a wider range of components.
Foxconn already operates major Apple production facilities in India, while Tata Electronics has emerged as an increasingly important supplier following its acquisition of Wistron's India operations.
The expansion comes as Apple follows a China+1 strategy, reducing its dependence on China by developing alternative manufacturing locations.
Premium iPhones and Components
India's role is gradually moving beyond basic assembly. Apple's manufacturing ecosystem in the country is increasingly expected to support higher-value and premium iPhone models, while suppliers are also developing local component capabilities.
Greater localisation could help India capture a larger portion of the value generated through iPhone manufacturing rather than relying primarily on final assembly.
The government has also used production-linked incentives to encourage large-scale electronics manufacturing and attract global supply chains to India.
Jobs and Exports Could Rise
The expected production expansion could create hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, component production and related industries.
India's iPhone exports have already increased substantially in recent years, making smartphones one of the country's important electronics export categories. A further increase in production could push exports higher and strengthen India's position as a global electronics manufacturing destination.
India's Growing Apple Manufacturing Hub
The projected 30-35% share would represent a significant increase from India's current position. It also reflects Apple's growing confidence in the country's manufacturing ecosystem.
For India, the opportunity extends beyond iPhones. A larger Apple supply chain could encourage component manufacturers, suppliers and technology companies to establish or expand operations locally.
If the planned investments proceed as expected, India could become one of Apple's most important global production bases by 2031, while helping the country deepen its ambitions to become a major electronics manufacturing and export hub.
