This uptick in exports can be attributed to Apple’s expanding component ecosystem in the country, along with subsidies provided by both state and central governments. Apple currently has three manufacturers in India, Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group, Pegatron Corp., and India’s Tata Electronics, all of which are located in the southern states.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu is emerging as the host to all major Apple suppliers, including Foxconn, Pegatron, Tata Electronics, and Jabil. Other notable Apple suppliers operating in Tamil Nadu include Salcomp, which manufactures chargers, and Corning, which supplies finished cover glass for Apple iPhones.
Apple has been diversifying its manufacturing base from China to India, largely due to geopolitical tensions. The company began manufacturing in India in 2017, initially producing older generation models such as the iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 series. Apple is now manufacturing the entire iPhone 16 lineup, including the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, in India, just weeks after their global launch.