Apple has increased its production in India for some time now and now the figures are also testifying to this. According to a recent report, Apple has sent iPhones worth $ 10 billion (88,600 crore Indian rupees) made in India abroad in the first six months of this year. This is an increase of 75 percent compared to last year. Let us tell you that the company is producing all the models of iPhone 17 in India and the first foldable iPhone to be launched next year can also be made in India.

Exports broke record in September also

Usually, exports remain low in September in anticipation of new iPhones, but this time Apple broke this record too. In September last year, the company had exported iPhones worth $490 million, but this time this figure has increased to $1.2 billion. The reason behind this was the company’s opening of two new plants in India. In April this year, Apple’s supplier Tata Electronics’ Hosur plant and Foxconn’s Bengaluru plant were started. By combining these two, there are now a total of 5 iPhone manufacturing factories in India.

Last year’s record may be broken

According to the report of Economic Times, experts say that this year Apple’s production and export may exceed last year’s figures. However, it may face some challenges due to American tariffs. Let us tell you that most of the smartphones from India go to America. Between April and August this year, smartphones worth $8.43 billion made in India have been exported to America, whereas during the same period last year, smartphones worth $2.88 billion were exported. Apple is at first place and Samsung is at second place in exporting Made in India phones to America.

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Smartphone Exporter: India has now become the largest country to send smartphones to America. According to a report by Tech Research firm Canalys, India has left China behind for the first time in this matter. The biggest credit for this is that the strategy of Apple under which he decided to increase production out of China, which is being called ‘China Plus One’ strategy.

Apple enhances iPhone manufacturing in India

In the last few years, Apple has increased its iPhone production in India very fast. In the year 2025, a large part of the iPhones made in India was sent directly to the US. The report states that Apple took 1.5 million iPhones from India to America this year through chartered cargo aircraft.

‘Make in India’ gets international recognition

This achievement of India is considered a big milestone for the ‘Make in India’ initiative. India is now becoming a practical option of China for global tech companies due to the Central Government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and partnerships made with states. After Apple, now Samsung and Motorola are also starting production of their American orders in India, although it is still smaller than Apple.

Uncertainty became uncertain about business policies

Another major reason behind this change is the instability in America’s trading policies. In April 2025, US President Donald Trump implemented 26% tariff on imports from India, which has been postponed till 1 August. Due to this instability, companies are shifting out production fast outside China.

Sale a decline but strategy correct

Although iPhone’s shipment in America reduced by 11% to 13.3 million units in the second quarter of this year, Apple’s long -term strategy is still considered strong. Globally, iPhone’s shipment has fallen by 2%. Canalys says that this decline is due to the sluggish demand of the users, while companies are already depositing stocks regarding the change of possible tariff policy.

What ahead of India’s manufacturing?

Experts believe that this is just the beginning. This bounce in smartphone exports for India is part of the strategy of large brands, but small and medium manufacturers will also have to further strengthen their strategies to tick the market.

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