Business APAC
May 13, 2025
Things are seriously ramping up at Tata Electronics’ Hosur facility. The word is they’re about to double the number of those sleek iPhone casings – the metal bodies of the phones – they produce, going from an already impressive 50,000 to a whopping 100,000 units every single day. This big move isn’t just a shot in the arm for Tata; it’s a major nod to Apple’s growing confidence in Indian manufacturing, especially with new iPhones expected to hit the shelves around September, and a significant milestone for Tata iPhone Manufacturing India.
Doubling Down on ‘Made in India’ iPhones
This isn’t just about numbers; it’s a clear signal. Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, has been pretty vocal about India’s rising star in their global production plans. He even hinted that by this summer, a good chunk of iPhones lighting up screens in the US could have “Made in India” stamped on them. The push to increase local production, strongly supported by efforts like Tata iPhone Manufacturing India, is gaining momentum, and this latest development at Hosur is a prime example.
Hosur’s Comeback and Tata’s Bigger Play
For the Hosur plant, this expansion is a big comeback story too. They were already hitting the 50,000 casings mark before a fire back in September 2024 threw a wrench in the works and put their expansion plans on a brief hold. But they’ve bounced back, got production humming again, and are now ready for what’s being called “Phase II” of the plant’s growth. This isn’t just a one-off for the Tata Group either.
They’ve been making serious moves to become a go-to partner for Apple, significantly investing in Tata iPhone Manufacturing India. Remember when they took over Wistron’s iPhone assembly unit in Karnataka last year? And then, earlier this year, they snagged a big piece of Pegatron’s India operations. It’s all part of a larger game plan to become a significant name in high-end electronics manufacturing.
Beyond Assembly Lines
Building a Tech Powerhouse. So, what does this mean for everyone involved? For Apple, it’s about spreading its manufacturing bets and not keeping all its eggs in one basket, especially with the way global trade can be. For India, it’s a massive win. We’re talking more big-ticket investment, a surge in skilled jobs (the Hosur plant is already a major employer, especially for women), and another step towards becoming a real heavyweight in global electronics manufacturing, with Tata iPhone Manufacturing India playing a key role. Folks watching the industry say this, along with other players like Foxconn also beefing up their Indian operations, paints a bright picture for high-tech manufacturing here.
This isn’t just about assembling parts shipped in from elsewhere, either. The push now is to build a deeper ecosystem, getting more local players involved in making the high-precision components that go into these devices. It’s a challenging climb, for sure, but every such expansion is a significant step towards India not just being a participant, but a real powerhouse in the sophisticated world of global electronics manufacturing, nurturing new skills and opening up fresh avenues for its vast talent pool.
India’s already making about 18% of all iPhones globally, and the aim is to push that figure past 30% by 2026. The growth of Tata iPhone Manufacturing India is central to this ambition. Tata is even looking at making some of the high-tech machinery needed for these casings right here in India, stuff that used to be mostly imported. That’s a whole new level of ‘Make in India,’ significantly driven by the progress in Tata iPhone Manufacturing India.
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