Good news for tech enthusiasts in India! Tata Group is set to become the first Indian company to manufacture iPhones in the country. The Indian IT Minister, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, confirmed this exciting development in a recent post on the X platform.
Tata Group is taking over the Wistron plant in Karnataka, which was one of the official iPhone manufacturers in India. The Minister congratulated Tata Group on this achievement and thanked Wistron for its contributions. He also praised Apple for creating a global supply chain in India, with Indian companies leading the way.
Tata is planning to start producing iPhones in India within the next 2-2.5 years. This production will cater to both the Indian and global markets.
It’s important to note that “Made in India” iPhones are assembled in the country, not built from the ground up.
Wistron and Tata are in the process of finalizing agreements and obtaining the necessary approvals for this transition. This move is part of the broader “Made in India” initiative, aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and reducing dependence on products assembled in China.
As of now, it’s unclear whether Tata will continue iPhone production at the Wistron plant or shift operations to its facility in Hosur, near Bengaluru. The deal between Tata Group and Wistron Corp is estimated to be worth around $125 million.
More details about this exciting development will be shared as they become available. Stay tuned for updates, and feel free to share your thoughts on Tata making iPhones in India in the comments below!
