{"id":1275256,"date":"2023-10-31T10:05:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T04:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1275256"},"modified":"2023-10-31T10:06:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T04:36:30","slug":"tata-group-becomes-1st-indian-manufacturer-of-iphones-acquires-wistron-factory-for-making-iphones-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/tata-group-becomes-1st-indian-manufacturer-of-iphones-acquires-wistron-factory-for-making-iphones-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Tata Group Becomes 1st Indian Manufacturer Of iPhones: Acquires Wistron Factory For Making iPhones In India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Tata Group is embarking on a significant venture to produce Apple iPhones in India for both the domestic and global markets, and this ambitious plan is expected to become a reality within approximately two and a half years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ify-19-1.png\" alt=\"Tata Group Becomes 1st Indian Manufacturer Of iPhones: Acquires Wistron Factory For Making iPhones In India\" class=\"wp-image-1275263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ify-19-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ify-19-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ify-19-1-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tata To Manufacture Apple iPhones in Karnataka<\/strong><br><br>Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar made this announcement, highlighting the Indian government&#8217;s strong support for global brands seeking to establish manufacturing and talent partnerships within India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/tech\/tata-to-become-1st-indian-manufacturer-of-iphones-acquires-subsidiary-of-apple-supplier-wistron\/1821482\/\">groundbreaking<\/a> move by the Tata Group will see the manufacturing of premium Apple iPhones following its acquisition of the Wistron factory in Karnataka.<br><br>As a result, the Tata Group is poised to become the first Indian company to manufacture iPhones, marking a pivotal moment in India&#8217;s technology and manufacturing landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transfer of ownership of the Wistron InfoComm India subsidiary to Tata Electronics Private Limited, a deal tentatively valued at $125 million, was a crucial step in this transformative process.<br><br>Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed his appreciation to Wistron for its contributions and extended his congratulations to Apple for taking the initiative to create a global supply chain in India, with Indian companies playing a central role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chandrasekhar also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in positioning India as a trusted and influential hub for smartphone manufacturing and exports, highlighting the country&#8217;s pivotal role in the global technology and manufacturing landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apple\u2019s Decision To Diversify Supply Chain Influenced By Geopolitical Tensions Between US and China<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This development represents a significant departure from Apple&#8217;s previous strategy, which heavily relied on selling devices primarily manufactured in China. 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