Get excited, India! Tata is building the country’s largest iPhone assembly plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. This massive project will boost Apple’s South Asian production and create thousands of jobs.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Over 50,000 new jobs: The plant will employ over 50,000 people within two years, with over 20 assembly lines dedicated to iPhone production.
- Faster production, lower costs: This new facility is expected to significantly increase iPhone production capacity in India, potentially even surpassing the existing Karnataka plant. This can lead to faster delivery times and lower costs for Apple smartphones in India.
- Boosting local manufacturing: The Tamil Nadu plant will be operational by late 2024, further strengthening Apple’s supply chain and its partnership with Tata, which already has an iPhone factory in Karnataka.
- Building on existing expertise: Tata Electronics already has a major manufacturing plant in Hosur, employing over 5,000 people and responsible for producing iPhone outer cases. This expertise will be crucial for the new plant’s success.
- Preparing for growth: Tata Electronics has already started hiring for the new Tamil Nadu plant, anticipating the significant increase in iPhone production.
This project marks a significant milestone in India’s growing electronics manufacturing sector and solidifies its position as a major player in the global market.
In addition to the Tamil Nadu plant:
- Tata also acquired an iPhone production plant from Wistron in Karnataka in October.
- The Karnataka plant employs over 10,000 people and aims to ship iPhones worth USD 1.4 billion.
Tata’s commitment to iPhone production in India highlights the potential of the country’s manufacturing industry and its role in shaping the future of technology.