Dan Pražák Already last year, Apple had some iPhones manufactured in India. In the vast majority of cases, however, these were older models, especially the iPhone SE and iPhone 6s, which were more affordable for local customers. But it seems that Apple has much bigger plans for India, because according to the agency Reuters will also move the production of new flagship models, including the iPhone X, to the second most populous country in the world.
The most expensive iPhones will now be assembled by the world-famous Foxconn, which has been closely cooperating with Apple for many years, instead of Wistron. Based on information from local sources, Foxconn intends to invest $356 million to expand its manufacturing facilities in India to be able to meet Apple's demand. Thanks to this, 25 new jobs will be created in the city of Sriperumbudur in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, where the production of phones will take place.
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However, the question remains whether iPhones made in India will remain in the local market or will be sold globally. The report from Reuters does not inform about that alone. However, the production of Apple's flagship phones with the "Made in India" label should start already this year. In addition to the iPhone X, the latest models such as the iPhone XS and XS Max should also arrive soon. And it is more or less clear that by the end of the first half of this year they will also be joined by the news that Apple will present at the September conference.
The transfer of the main production line to India was also greatly influenced by the relationship of the United States with China and, above all, by the trade war between the two countries. Apple is thus apparently trying to mitigate the risks of disputes and for the US to establish other political and trade relations with India, which are important for the country. Apparently, Foxconn is planning to build a giant factory in Vietnam as well - Apple could use it here as well and thus secure other important contracts outside of China for the United States.
