Foxconn has stabilized iPhone production by recalling engineers sent from India. According to officials, this development has not impacted the company's Indian operations. Preparations are underway to open a new plant in Bengaluru after the Chennai plant, which is expected to increase manufacturing and employment opportunities in India.
iPhone Production: At an event held in Taipei, S. Krishnan, Secretary of India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, stated that Foxconn has recalled some Chinese employees and that the company's operations are proceeding normally. Foxconn has been operating a plant in Chennai for the past five years and is now preparing to open a new facility in Bengaluru. According to officials, this move is part of a strategy to mitigate the impact of US tariffs and increase iPhone production in India.
Foxconn's New Plant to Open in Bengaluru
S. Krishnan, Secretary of India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, said in Taipei that some Foxconn Chinese employees were asked to return, but this did not significantly impact operations in India. He mentioned that the company has been running a plant in Chennai for the last five years and is now preparing to establish a new facility in Bengaluru.
According to Krishnan, Foxconn and its client Apple are emphasizing an increase in iPhone production in India to reduce the impact of US tariffs. This step is expected to create new employment opportunities and strengthen the manufacturing sector in the country.
Focus on Production Amidst Improving India-China Relations
Foxconn currently assembles most of Apple's iPhones in China, but efforts are being made to increase production capacity in India. This strategy by the company is considered an attempt to reduce commercial and geopolitical risks.
Following the border dispute in 2020, India imposed several restrictions on Chinese investments and apps. However, relations between the two countries have seen gradual improvement in recent months. The recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping has further strengthened the possibility of increased cooperation.
