Apple to Manufacture Entire U.S.-Bound iPhone 17 Lineup in India for the First Time
Apple will produce all four iPhone 17 models for the U.S. market at five factories in India, including two recently opened plants, for the first time producing its latest lineup outside China.
Apple is planning to manufacture all four models of the iPhone 17 for the U.S. market in India, according to sources familiar with the matter. This marks the first time the tech giant will assemble its latest iPhone lineup in South Asia. The iPhone 17 is expected to launch next month.
The move involves production across five factories in India, including two recently opened plants. By expanding its Indian operations, Apple aims to reduce its dependence on Chinese factories for U.S.-bound devices and make its supply chain more resilient against global trade disruptions.
Although India faces higher import duties on certain goods, shipments of consumer electronics to the U.S. are largely exempt from tariffs, giving Apple more flexibility in sourcing and production. Industry analysts say the shift could also help Apple control costs while tapping into India’s growing manufacturing ecosystem.
The company’s stock has fallen nearly 8% since the start of the year, affected by investor concerns over slower progress in artificial intelligence initiatives and lingering effects of past U.S. tariffs. Premarket trading following the news showed little change in the stock’s price.
Apple will produce all four iPhone 17 models for the U.S. market at its Indian factories, including two recently opened plants. The decision follows years of investment in India’s manufacturing infrastructure, where Apple has developed local supplier networks and trained workers to meet high-volume production standards.
Rajesh Malhotra, a technology supply chain analyst, said, “India now has the factories, skilled workforce, and logistics in place to handle all iPhone 17 models for the U.S. Producing them here helps Apple manage production risks in China and deliver devices to American customers on schedule.”
With all iPhone 17 models coming from India, Apple can scale up quickly to meet demand in the United States while making full use of its newly expanded production capacity in the country.
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