Bengaluru-made iPhones set to enter US market as Foxconn ramps up production

iPhones assembled in Bengaluru are expected to hit American shelves starting June, as Foxconn’s major facility near Devanahalli prepares for commercial production. Karnataka’s Industries Minister MB Patil recently announced the update, highlighting the growing importance of India, and especially Karnataka in Apple’s evolving global supply network. According to the minister, Apple CEO Tim Cook has indicated that a significant share of iPhones sold in the US during the June quarter will originate from India.

ಅಮೆರಿಕದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಡೊನಾಲ್ಡ್ ಟ್ರಂಪ್ ಅವರು ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಕತಾರ್ ನ ದೋಹಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಪಲ್ ಕಂಪೆನಿ ಸಿಇಒ ಟಿಮ್ ಕುಕ್ ಜತೆಗಿನ ಭೇಟಿಯ ವೇಳೆ ʼಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಐಫೋನ್ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆ ಕುರಿತಂತೆ ನೀಡಿದ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಔದ್ಯೋಗಿಕ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಆತಂಕ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿತ್ತು.

ಅಮೆರಿಕ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಡೊನಾಲ್ಡ್ ಟ್ರಂಪ್ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗೂ ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಐಫೋನ್ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆಗೂ… pic.twitter.com/0P6HTIDC8I

— M B Patil (@MBPatil)

ಅಮೆರಿಕದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಡೊನಾಲ್ಡ್ ಟ್ರಂಪ್ ಅವರು ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಕತಾರ್ ನ ದೋಹಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಪಲ್ ಕಂಪೆನಿ ಸಿಇಒ ಟಿಮ್ ಕುಕ್ ಜತೆಗಿನ ಭೇಟಿಯ ವೇಳೆ ʼಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಐಫೋನ್ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆ ಕುರಿತಂತೆ ನೀಡಿದ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಔದ್ಯೋಗಿಕ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಆತಂಕ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿತ್ತು.

ಅಮೆರಿಕ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಡೊನಾಲ್ಡ್ ಟ್ರಂಪ್ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗೂ ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಐಫೋನ್ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆಗೂ… pic.twitter.com/0P6HTIDC8I

— M B Patil (@MBPatil) May 18, 2025

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This development is not just about local assembly but signifies a broader strategic change for Apple. With increasing global uncertainties and trade barriers, the tech giant is shifting part of its manufacturing base outside China. Karnataka is emerging as a key destination for high-end electronics production, driven by proactive policies and infrastructure investments.

The Foxconn plant, spread across 300 acres in the ITIR zone near Devanahalli and Doddaballapura, is nearing completion and set to begin shipping soon. Backed by an investment of Rs 21,911 crore, the facility is a cornerstone of Karnataka’s industrial expansion. The state government, recognizing its strategic value, has committed Rs 6,970 crore in support through the Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) policy.

Foxconn has been steadily increasing its footprint in India. The company recently invested Rs 1,200 crore into its Karnataka subsidiary, reaffirming its commitment to long-term growth in the region. Chairman Young Liu previously stated that this will become Foxconn’s second-largest plant globally, creating 40,000 direct jobs and potentially expanding into other manufacturing sectors.

This move comes despite recent objections from US President Donald Trump, who urged Apple to avoid shifting production to India. Apple, however, appears determined to diversify, with Karnataka playing a pivotal role in that transformation.