(March 10): Apple Inc increased iPhone production in India by about 53% last year and now makes a quarter of its marquee devices there, reflecting the US company’s efforts to avoid tariffs on China. Apple makes about 220 million to 230 million iPhones a year globally, with India’s share of the total increasing rapidly. The subsidies have helped offset some of the structural cost disadvantages that manufacturers face in India, including the lack of a China-like robust supply chain and logistics challenges. Cupertino, California-based Apple currently assembles all versions of the latest iPhone 17 line-up in India, including the high-end Pro and Pro Max models. Beyond manufacturing, Apple is targeting market share gains in a region where sales have surged past US$9 billion.

Source: The Edge Markets March 10, 2026 04:14 UTC