Apple's iPhone Production in India Sees 53% Increase in 2025

Key Highlights

• Apple's iPhone production in India has reached 55 million units in 2025, a 53% increase from 36 million units in the previous year.
• India now accounts for approximately 25% of global iPhone production, with the company producing around 220-230 million iPhones worldwide.
• China still dominates iPhone production, but Apple has shifted a significant share of devices meant for the US market to alternative manufacturing hubs, with India emerging as a key location.

Production Linked Incentives (PLI) Scheme

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• Apple has been increasing its iPhone production in India over the past few years, backed by the government's PLI scheme, which provides subsidies to offset structural cost disadvantages.
• The PLI scheme is set to expire on March 31, and companies like Apple and Samsung are in talks with the Indian government for a new round of export incentives to remain cost-competitive.

Local Production and Supply Chain

• Apple currently assembles all versions of its iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, in India.
• The company's local supplier network, including Foxconn, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron, continues to build older devices like the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 for both domestic sales and global exports.
• Apple is deepening its local supply chain to include component manufacturing for lithium-ion cells, device enclosures, and accessories like AirPods.

Growing Indian Market

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• India is rapidly becoming a vital consumer market, with sales exceeding $9 billion.
• Apple has expanded its physical stores in the country and plans to launch its Apple Pay service later in the year.