India to probe fire at Tata plant making components for Apple iPhones
The Hindu
Indian authorities investigate fire at Tata Electronics factory making iPhone components, affecting Apple's supply chain diversification in India.
Indian authorities are set to begin a forensic investigation into the cause of a fire that broke out on Saturday(September 28, 2024) at a Tata Electronics factory that makes components for Apple iPhones, a Tamil Nadu state official said on Sunday (September 29, 2024).
The factory, for which Sunday was a weekly holiday, is unlikely to receive state permission to resume production by Monday, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter.
Neither Tata Electronics nor Apple responded to requests for comment outside of regular business hours. Tata Electronics previously said it was investigating the cause and would take steps to safeguard employees and other stakeholders.
The incident is the latest in recent years to affect Apple suppliers in India, where the U.S. firm is diversifying its supply chain beyond China and which it sees as a growth market.
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