New Opportunities Could Bring Good News for Indian Companies and Boost the Tech Industry.
Apple, the company behind iPhones, is planning to manufacture selective parts of its iPhone parts in India. The Economic Times in its report on 16 April said iPhone is talking with two Indian companies, Titan and Murugappa Group, to roll out its plan.
Why is this important? Well, right now, most of the parts for iPhones are made in China. But if Apple starts making some parts in India, it would be a big change. It could also mean more jobs in India and help Apple avoid problems like supply chain issues or tariffs and leverage Bharat’s large skilled workforce, tech expertise, and startup culture.
According to the report, Titan and Murugappa Group are in advanced discussions with the California HQ company. According to a report, apple might make iPhone camera parts in India. This is a crucial part of the iPhone, and currently, Apple doesn’t have any Indian companies making this part. So, partnering with Titan or Murugappa Group could help Apple fill this gap.
If this deal happens, it could take about five to six months to finalize. That means we might see iPhones with parts made in India in the future.
One person familiar with the talks mentioned that the Murugappa Group, especially, has an advantage. They recently acquired a company called Moshine Electronics, which makes camera modules. So, in the future, they could even make the image sensor, which is a critical part of the camera.
Titan, on the other hand, is known for making watches and jewelry with precision. Their expertise in precision manufacturing could be valuable for making parts for iPhones.
Localizing the production of camera modules in India would be a big step for Apple. It would help them build a stronger supply chain in India. This is important because right now, Apple has been facing challenges with sourcing parts locally.
The report also mentioned that Titan and Murugappa Group could eventually move from just making parts to setting up their own factories in India. This would mean even more parts of the iPhone could be made in India.
However, it’s important to note that Apple, Titan, and Murugappa Group haven’t officially confirmed these discussions. Also, other news outlets haven’t been able to verify this information independently.
In short, Apple is exploring the possibility of making some iPhone parts in India by partnering with Titan and Murugappa Group. This move could have significant implications for Apple’s supply chain and could lead to more iPhones being made in India in the future.
