Home
Mobiles
Mobiles News
iPhone 17 Series Production Said to Be Expanded in India as Apple Assembles More Models Locally

iPhone 17 Series Production Said to Be Expanded in India as Apple Assembles More Models Locally

Apple had recently started mass-producing the standard iPhone 17 variant at its contract manufacturer’s Bengaluru unit in India, as per a report.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 19 August 2025 16:32 IST

iPhone 17 Series Production Said to Be Expanded in India as Apple Assembles More Models Locally

Apple is reportedly producing the entire iPhone 17 series in India, including the iPhone 17 Pro models

Click Here to Add Gadgets360 As A Trusted Source

Highlights

Apple will reportedly produce the entire iPhone 17 lineup in India
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series in September
Tata and Foxconn are manufacturing the phones for Apple

iPhone 17 series production is ramping up in India as Apple plans to produce more iPhone models in India, according to a report. Through two of its contract manufacturers, Tata and Foxconn, the tech giant has been attempting to shift more of its production from China to India, amidst rising tariff uncertainties. US President Donald Trump had recently announced reciprocal tariffs against several countries, including India and China. Although these tariffs are yet to come into effect, uncertainty over exports from China to the US continues to loom.

Tata to Eventually Produce Half of iPhone Models Assembled in India

According to a report by Bloomberg that cites industry sources, Apple is expanding the production of its US-bound iPhone models in India to reduce its reliance on China. Both Foxconn and Tata are said to be manufacturing the entire iPhone 17-series in India, including the Pro models. Apple is allegedly using the two new facilities that have opened in India, Tata's Hosur unit and Foxconn's Bengaluru unit, in India to meet the consumer demand in the US.

This comes as the Cupertino-based tech giant is attempting to shift part of its manufacturing from China to India to reduce its reliance on China for the US-bound iPhone models. When the US's reciprocal tariffs come into effect, the price of iPhone variants manufactured in China would rise for US customers. It is important to note that, for now, electronics have been exempted from sectoral tariffs by the Trump administration.

Apple Rolls Out iOS 26 Beta 7 With These New Features

The report also claims that Apple is also deepening its partnership with Tata. In the future, the Indian conglomerate could produce as many as half of all iPhone models manufactured in India in the next two years.

During the quarter beginning April this year alone, Apple exported smartphones worth $7.5 billion (about Rs. 65,200 crore) from India. For context, the company reportedly exported iPhone models worth $17 billion (roughly Rs. 1,47,800 crore) from the country during the last fiscal year.

This development comes soon after a report highlighted that Apple's contract manufacturer, Foxconn, has started mass-producing the standard iPhone 17 at its Bengaluru facility in India. This is the Taiwanese company's second-largest manufacturing unit outside of China.

Airtel Rolls Out Free Apple Music Subscription for These Users in India

Foxconn is also reportedly manufacturing the handset at its original unit in Chennai. Apple is said to be scaling up iPhone production to 60 million units in 2025, a significant increase from 35 million to 40 million units that it produced during 2024-25.

iPhone 17e Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Apple is expected to unveil its upcoming iPhone 17 series in the global markets, including India, on September 9. The lineup could include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone Pro Max. The tech giant will most likely skip the launch of an iPhone Plus variant. It is also said to launch its new range of smartwatches.

Comments

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 series, iPhone 17 Production, iPhone 17 Manufacturing, iPhone, Foxconn, Apple, Tata

Dhruv Raghav

Email Dhruv Raghav

Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More