Overview

• Foxconn's Karnataka facility is set to begin exporting iPhones to the United States as early as June, marking a strategic shift in Apple's production footprint.
• Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that most iPhones sold in the US during the June quarter will originate from India, reflecting a diversification away from China.
• Foxconn has invested $1.48 billion in its Indian unit to scale up iPhone production, highlighting India's growing role in Apple's global supply chain.
• India now accounts for 15% of Apple's global iPhone production, with $22 billion worth of iPhones assembled there in the past year—a 60% year-over-year increase.
• Despite US President Donald Trump's request for Apple to prioritize domestic manufacturing, the company remains committed to its India expansion plans.