Apple now makes 1 in 4 iPhones in India. Here's what this manufacturing milestone means for consumers, supply chains, and the future of Apple.
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Apple Now Makes 1 In 4 iPhones In India
iPhones Made in India: Apple Hits a Historic 25% Manufacturing Milestone Apple now produces one in every four iPhones in India — and that number is only going up. The tech giant has officially crossed the 25% production threshold, a milestone that analysts predicted years ago, as Apple pushes hard to reduce its dependence on China. If you've bought an iPhone recently, there's a real chance it was assembled in India. How Apple Got Here: The Road to 25%
This didn't happen overnight. Apple has been quietly and deliberately building out its India manufacturing footprint for several years, partnering with major suppliers to expand assembly capacity across the country. Last year alone, India produced approximately 55 million iPhones out of the roughly 220 to 230 million made globally. That's a staggering volume — and it signals a structural shift in how Apple thinks about where its most iconic product gets made. The company isn't just dipping its toes in the water anymore. …
