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Encouraged by the government's push to bring more supply chains into the country, Apple is reportedly resuming preparations for manufacturing its iPads in India. Apple may soon begin its process to look for a manufacturing partner. Its previous attempt to partner with China’s BYD to make iPads in India hit a roadblock after the government put restrictions led by geopolitical concerns.
A senior government official in the know said that BYD was almost ready to set up the factory for iPad in India but clearance was a problem and the situation has changed significantly now. “We are now trying to help (Apple) expand further to grow for the next two to three years. There will be substantial growth,” the source said.
The source also added that India also wants Apple to look into making laptops and desktops in India in the coming years. The company is also said to have shared “big plans” for India for the next 2-3 years with the government.
The official said, “They want to build an alternate supply chain in India and with that more partners will come to India while existing ones will further deepen their capabilities.”
This development comes as Apple shifted its iPad product development focus to Vietnam last year. The company has been focussing on increasing its manufacturing capabilities for iPhones and aims to increase production of components for AirPod wireless charging cases in India.
The company also has a plan to start the production of TWS (true wireless stereo), AirPods, in India starting early next year, the same report added.
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