New Delhi: Change that could affect the whole smartphone world, Apple is now planning to make all the iPhones meant for the US market in India, this is a major changes because Apple has always depended on Chinese factories to make its products. But now, due to problems between the US and China, the company wants to move away from China and focus more on India.
This decision comes after a new trade war started between the US and China, the US government, under former President Donald Trump, added a high 145% tax (called a tariff) on goods from China. In return, China added a 125% tariff on American products. Right now, electronics like iPhones are not affected, but Trump said this will change soon. This has made things tough for Apple because most of its products are still made in China, and Incepting
Over the last few years, it has become risky for Apple to depend only on China. The company has lost around $700 billion in market value because investors are worried about the trade war. Also, the Chinese government has been watching foreign companies more closely. Last year, there were big protests in China that caused delays in Apple’s production, which led to shortages of iPhones. So now, Apple is seriously looking for a new place to build its products, and India is the top choice.
According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to make all the 60 million+ iPhones it sells in the US each year in India by the end of 2026. That’s a huge goal, especially since it took Apple nearly 20 years to grow its factories in China. To make this happen, Apple will need to double its production in India very quickly. It is working with companies like Tata Electronics and Foxconn to build more factories and increase production.
The importance of this chnage became clear earlier this month when Apple started quickly sending iPhones from India to the US. They want to stay ahead of the new tariffs and avoid any more problems in their supply chain. Apple’s work in India has been growing slowly for the last few years, but the trade issues have pushed the company to speed things up. Right now, Apple still makes some high-end iPhones in China, but it’s clear that the company wants to make India its main base for making iPhones for the US.
Experts think this move by Apple could change the tech industry in a big way. India’s manufacturing is getting better, and the government is also giving rewards (incentives) to companies that want to set up here. So, Apple’s decision might inspire other big tech companies to also move their factories to India, things are moving faster than anyone expected, showing how serious Apple is about reducing risks from global tensions.
