Apple is reportedly planning to begin manufacturing AirPods in India starting next year. This move underscores the company's strategy to diversify its production and increase its export capabilities. Apple plans to ramp up AirPods production to a few billion dollars very quickly despite the lack of a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for hearables in contrast to smartphones.
According to the report, Apple plans to start manufacturing AirPods in Foxconn's new Telangana unit and casings for the hearables at American contract manufacturer Jabil's Pune factory.
The focus on exports of the to-be produced AirPods, along with the ramped up iPhone production is to create a second large manufacturing base outside China for Apple, particularly as many of its important vendors have set up base here and state overnments have also pitched incentives.
Apple’s decision to manufacture AirPods in India, showcases the growing importance of India as a global manufacturing hub and highlights Apple’s commitment to enhancing its operational flexibility and responsiveness to market demands. As this initiative unfolds, it could pave the way for further investments in the Indian tech sector and greater collaboration between multinational companies and local industries.
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