Every fourth iPhone in the world is now made in India, surpassing China and becoming the new stronghold of Apple:

News India Live, Digital Desk: tech giant Apple has crossed a historic milestone in the world of global manufacturing. According to recent reports, out of the total iPhones sold worldwide, 25 percent (1 in 4 iPhones) is being manufactured in India alone. This figure not only reflects the success of ‘Make in India’ but is also part of Apple’s mega-strategy to reduce its dependence on China.

Tremendous growth of 53% in production in India

According to Bloomberg and other media reports, Apple has expanded its assembly lines in India at a record pace over the past year:

Units data: In India in the year 2025, about 5.5 Crore (55 Million) iPhones were assembled, whereas in 2024 this number was 36 million.

Increased production: Indian production compared to last year increase of 53% Has been registered.

Global Share: Apple makes about 22-23 crore iPhones annually, in which India’s share has now reached 25%.

Why is Apple shifting from China to India?

US-China trade war: Apple is shifting its suppliers to countries like India to avoid the increasing tension between Washington and Beijing and heavy tariffs imposed on Chinese goods.

The magic of PLI scheme: Government of India Production Linked Incentive (PLI) The plan has inspired Apple’s partners such as Foxconn, Tata Electronics and Pegatron to invest in India.

Full production of iPhone 17: For the first time Apple is releasing its latest iPhone 17 series All the models (including Pro and Pro Max) are being assembled in India only.

[Image: A worker assembling an iPhone with a prominent ‘Assembled in India’ text on the device box]

What will be the benefit to the Indian economy and customers?

Employment Opportunities: This expansion of Apple has created millions of direct and indirect jobs in India, especially in the manufacturing hubs of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Boom in Exports: iPhone exports from India in the year 2025 Rs 2 lakh crore India has emerged as a global electronics hub.

Impact on prices: Due to large-scale production locally, the prices of iPhones can be expected to remain stable or decline in the future.

Future plans: target till 2026

According to reports, Apple aims to manufacture most of the iPhones required for the US market in India by the end of 2026. Tata Group has now become a major pillar of iPhone production in India, which will handle about 50% of the total domestic production in the coming times.