In July, Moneycontrol exclusively reported, citing sources, that Apple Inc. plans to assemble the top-tier Pro and Pro Max models of the upcoming iPhone 16 series in India for the first time through its partner, Foxconn Technology Group.
Foxconn’s Sriperumbudur facility in Tamil Nadu will soon initiate the ‘new product introduction’ (NPI) process for the iPhone 16 Pro models and will enter mass production once the devices are launched. Foxconn, known for its advanced capabilities and deep integration within Apple’s supply chain, typically gets the first preference for new manufacturing projects.
Foxconn is expected to start assembling the premium devices ‘within weeks’ of the global launch, according to Bloomberg News, citing unnamed sources. Apple’s other India partners, including Pegatron’s India unit and the Tata Group, could also begin producing the Pro versions, Bloomberg News reported.
Additionally, Bloomberg News stated that Apple plans to make the made-in-India standard iPhone 16 available on the same day it begins its worldwide sale.
The Bloomberg report noted that it had reached out to representatives from Apple, Foxconn, and Pegatron, all of whom declined to comment, while Tata did not respond to a request for comment.
Apple has ramped up the production of its flagship iPhone devices in India through Foxconn and Tata Electronics.
Apple might resume preparations to manufacture iPads in India through Foxconn.
Additionally, Apple is working on increasing the production of components for AirPods wireless charging cases through contract manufacturer Jabil in Pune and may extend the same to Foxconn. Production of made-in-India AirPods could potentially begin early next year.