Apple to begin assembling iPhone 16 Pro models in India

Apple will begin assembling iPhone 16 Pro models in India, marking the first time it will produce its Pro series outside China.

In a landmark development for its manufacturing strategy, Apple will begin assembling its iPhone 16 Pro models in India, marking the first time the tech giant will produce its Pro series iPhones outside China.

This move represents a significant shift in Apple's global production strategy and is poised to expand the company's footprint in the Indian market, according to GSM Arena.

According to a recent report obtained by GSM Arena, Foxconn India is scheduled to commence production of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max at its Indian facilities shortly after their global launch.

This expansion underscores Apple's ongoing efforts to diversify its manufacturing operations beyond its traditional base in China.

For the past seven years, Apple has been assembling various models of its iPhone lineup in India. As of earlier this year, India accounted for approximately 14% of Apple's total iPhone production.

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This figure is anticipated to rise to 25% by next year, reflecting the increasing importance of the Indian market in Apple's global supply chain.