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Apple's India iPhone Production Set to Reach ₹3.36 Lakh Crore by FY26 Amid Global Supply Chain Shift
Industry estimates indicate that this tactic will enable Apple to meet 80 percent of the iPhone demand in the United States and also serve the entirety of India's growing domestic market.
Majority of iPhones sold in US in June quarter to come from India, Says Tim Cook
Bragging during Apple's quarterly earnings call following a strong March quarter, Cook pointed out that tariffs today are determined by where something is produced. "For June, we do expect the overwhelming majority of iPhones sold in the US to have India as country of origin and Vietnam to be the country of origin for almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods products sold in the US," he stated.
Apple clocks quarterly record in India, new retail stores coming this year, Says Tim Cook
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook further added, "In retail, apart from the two stores that we opened during the quarter, we are also looking forward to a new retail store in the UAE, opening of the online store in Saudi Arabia, and new retail stores in India later this year."
Apple Sees 28% Growth in iPhone Shipments in India, According to Industry Data
The iPhone 16 series emerged as the top-seller, occupying 54% of the market, followed by the iPhone 15 series, capturing 36% of the shipments during Q1 2025, as per the CyberMedia Research (CMR) report.
Apple Records Highest-Ever Shipment Volume in India with 29% Growth in March Quarter
In Q1 2025, the Indian smartphone industry focused on achieving more sustainable and structured growth. The majority of the big brands were experiencing excess inventory and wished to dispose of excess stock to bring operations to normal, providing a better platform for the rest of the year.
Apple App Store Ecosystem in India Generated ₹44,447 Crore in 2024
Surprisingly, over 94% of this revenue found its way to developers straightaway, with Apple not levying any commission on the majority of the earnings. The report identifies a whopping surge in India-based developers' global revenues, where their income increased three-fold over the last half-decade.
Apple's China Shift: All US iPhones to Be Manufactured in India by 2025
The shift is also part of Apple's broader strategy to reduce its dependence on China, which remains at the forefront of the company's manufacturing activity. If successful, the transition could have over 60 million iPhones manufactured annually in India by 2026, almost doubling production levels today, the report added.
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Set for 2026 Launch, Will Feature iPhone 17 Air Technologies, Says Mark Gurman
As reported by Engadget's Steve Dent, Apple is working on launching its first foldable iPhone in 2026.
India's Smartphone Exports Soar 54% to Exceed ₹1.75 Lakh Crore in April-Feb
Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier estimated that smartphone exports would reach $20 billion (₹1.68 lakh crore) in FY2024-25. However, statistics from the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) affirm that this has already been surpassed with a month remaining in the financial year.
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