"Apple is now manufacturing 25% of its iPhones in India - hitting a milestone JPMorgan predicted back in 2022 - as part of its long-term plan to reduce its reliance on China. Last year, India accounted for 55 million iPhones of the roughly 220 million to 230 million produced worldwide."
"Apple has also moved quickly to deepen that commitment: it began making the entire iPhone 17 lineup in India ahead of last September's launch, and Apple CEO Tim Cook said the majority of U.S. demand is now fulfilled by India-made iPhones."
"India is also becoming an important consumer market for Apple. The company shipped 14 million units there last year, up 9% year-over-year, according to analyst firm Counterpoint. Separately, Bloomberg noted that total iPhone sales in the country surpassed $9 billion last year."
Apple has achieved a significant production milestone by manufacturing 25% of its iPhones in India, producing 55 million units of the roughly 220-230 million made globally last year. The company began manufacturing the entire iPhone 17 lineup in India before its September launch, with CEO Tim Cook confirming that most U.S. demand is now met by Indian-produced iPhones. This shift accelerated in 2025 due to tariff uncertainties in China, prompting Apple to diversify production across multiple countries. Beyond manufacturing, India represents a growing consumer market, with Apple shipping 14 million units there last year and generating over $9 billion in iPhone sales. Apple is expanding its presence through planned Apple Pay launch and recently opened its sixth retail store in India.
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