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iPhone 17 Production in India: Apple has initiated trial production of the iPhone 17 in India, with Foxconn starting to import key components to the nation. The Economic Times reported that the shipments, which began arriving in June, contain key components such as display assemblies and rear camera modules—essential for the initial production phase. Large-scale production is predicted to start by August, well before Apple's predicted September launch.

This expansion represents an important step in Apple's long-term strategy to expand its manufacturing presence in India, a process meant to diversify it away from China. The transition is not merely about assembly—India is increasingly becoming the core of Apple's New Product Introduction (NPI) process, which was formerly the prerogative of China.

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Import data from customs indicates that nearly 10% of Foxconn's component imports into India from China in the last month were for the iPhone 17. The remaining was utilised for producing current models such as the iPhone 14 and iPhone 16, which are also likely to pick up pace in India's festive sales period ahead.

Apple's diversification process is going full steam ahead. Even the higher-end Pro models of the iPhone 17 will be produced in India—a first for India. It's an improvement over previous attempts: the iPhone 14 was produced in India six weeks following China, while the iPhone 15 had almost concurrent production schedules for both countries.

Tata Electronics, too, is in the mix, producing iPhone 17 casings domestically. The partnership contributes to Apple's larger agenda of making India a global export powerhouse. Indeed, exports alone to the U.S. jumped by a record 219% year-on-year in March, solidifying the nation's increasing stature in Apple's international supply chain.

But the shift hasn't been smooth. Foxconn's local operations are said to be suffering from a talent shortage, especially after scores of talented Chinese engineers went back home. Apple is combating this by hiring engineers from abroad to assist with keeping production schedules on track. Indian authorities are keeping a watch but have not expressed urgent concerns as of now. A long-term skills shortage could still impact Apple's rhythm in ramping up production here.

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Apple's further investment in India indicates that the company is optimistic about the region's prospects—not only as an emerging consumer market but also as an important producer in the world for its flagship devices. With the iPhone 17, Apple is inching ever so closer to evenly distributing its manufacturing base between India and China.