Foxconn's Karnataka Plant Begins iPhone Shipments

• Foxconn's new plant in Devanahalli, Karnataka, is set to start shipping iPhones commercially from June, marking a significant milestone in Apple's production expansion in India.
• The Karnataka plant, which started iPhone production in 2024, is part of Apple's strategy to increase manufacturing in India and reduce dependence on China amid global tariff challenges.
• Apple executives have been actively visiting Foxconn's 300-acre facility to ensure readiness for upcoming product launches, highlighting the importance of this plant in their global supply chain.
• With an investment of over $1.7 billion, Foxconn's Karnataka unit is one of the largest globally, second only to its Longhua factory in China.
• The move aligns with Apple's broader plan to manufacture all iPhones sold in the US in India, contributing to India’s growing share of global iPhone production.

Source: Inc42