Apple to Begin Manufacturing AirPods in India by Early 2025

Foxconn will assemble AirPods at a new factory in Telangana as Apple diversifies production beyond China.

Apple's supplier Foxconn is set to start assembling AirPods in India at a facility near Hyderabad in the first quarter of 2025, with trial production already underway.
AirPods will become the second major Apple product to be manufactured in India, following the iPhone, as part of Apple's broader strategy to reduce reliance on China.
The Indian government’s financial incentives for local production of electronic devices, such as wireless earphones, contributed to Apple's decision to expand manufacturing in the country.
Apple has significantly increased its manufacturing presence in India in recent years, with iPhone exports from India reaching $6 billion in the first half of 2024, a 33% year-over-year increase.
The move aligns with Apple's long-term goal of diversifying its supply chain amidst geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.