Mumbai: With Apple looking to expand its manufacturing base in India, two of 2023 iPhone series phones will reportedly be Made in India. According to a report, the handsets will be assembled by Tata Group, thus becoming the fourth iPhone assembler for Apple. Initially, Tata Group will get only small orders for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.
According to a report, there could be three implications of Apple’s relocation plan.
The first possibility is that the development could indicate that India will be part of the first wave of shipments for the new iPhone series that is expected to launch in September this year. Secondly, Tata’s entry into the iPhone assembly business means Wistron’s exit from the country is confirmed. Tata Group has already purchased Wistron’s iPhone plant in Bengaluru.
Lastly, Tata will be the fourth company to undertake iPhone assembly business in India which started in 2020 for iPhone 12 Pro Max assembly. At present, Foxconn, Luxshare and Pegatron have iPhone assembly plants in India.
Apple iPhone 15 series is likely to make its debut in September later this year. The 2023 iPhone series may consist of four models – iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The handsets will come powered by Apple’s A16 Bionic chipset and will run the latest iOS software.
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