Apple starts iPhone 15 production in Tamil Nadu, India

A facility managed by Foxconn Technology Group in Tamil Nadu is gearing up to dispatch the latest iPhone units shortly after their initial rollout from Chinese factories

August 17, 2023

The move is aimed at swiftly increasing the volume of new iPhones manufactured in India

The extent of iPhone 15 production in India hinges on the availability of components and the successful scaling up of production lines at the Foxconn facility

The anticipated unveiling of the upcoming iPhone is expected to take place around September 12

Other Apple suppliers operating in India, including Pegatron Corp. and Wistron Corp. are also poised to commence assembly of the iPhone 15

Apple Inc.’s upcoming smartphone iPhone 15, is now entering the production phase in Tamil Nadu, India, as part of its strategic efforts to narrow the gap between its manufacturing operations in India and its primary production hub in China, according to media reports.

In Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, a facility managed by Foxconn Technology Group is gearing up to dispatch the latest iPhone units shortly after their initial rollout from Chinese factories. Media reports said that this move is aimed at swiftly increasing the volume of new iPhones manufactured in India

According to the reports, the goal for the current year is to synchronize shipment schedules from India and China, although suppliers are still determining the feasibility of achieving this aim.

The extent of iPhone 15 production in India hinges on the availability of components, most of which are imported, and the successful scaling up of production lines at the Foxconn facility near Chennai.

The anticipated unveiling of the upcoming iPhone is expected to take place around September 12, marking a significant advancement for the device after three years. Notable improvements include a substantial upgrade to the camera system across all variants, with the Pro models set to feature an enhanced 3-nanometer A16 processor.

Other Apple suppliers operating in India, including Pegatron Corp. and Wistron Corp., undergoing acquisition by the Tata Group, are also poised to commence assembly of the iPhone 15.

Source: Mint

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