Apple to Assemble 55 Million iPhones in India in 2025

Apple has significantly ramped up iPhone production in India, assembling about 55 million units there in 2025, which accounts for roughly a quarter of its global output. This marks a 53 percent increase from the 36 million iPhones produced in the country the previous year, according to people familiar with the matter.

The expansion reflects Apple's ongoing strategy to diversify its manufacturing base away from China amid escalating U.S. tariffs on Chinese electronics. With global iPhone production totaling 220 million to 230 million units annually, India has emerged as the company's primary alternative hub. In 2025, Apple began assembling the entire iPhone 17 lineup in India, including the high-end Pro and Pro Max models, ahead of their September launch. This simultaneous production with China represents a milestone, as earlier models had initially launched only in China before shifting to India.

Manufacturing partners such as Foxconn Technology Group, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron Corp. operate the facilities, producing both the latest devices for export and older models like the iPhone 15 and 16 for domestic sales. Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that most U.S. demand is now met...