tech
March 10, 2026
Apple now makes one in four iPhones in India: report
Apple reportedly produced 55 million units in India last year, a shift accelerated as Apple faced growing uncertainty in China.
TL;DR
- Apple now manufactures 25% of its iPhones in India.
- India accounted for 55 million iPhones out of approximately 220-230 million produced globally last year.
- The shift to India accelerated in 2025 due to U.S. tariff uncertainties concerning China.
- President Donald Trump reportedly warned Apple CEO Tim Cook against further expansion in India.
- India is also an important consumer market for Apple, with 14 million units shipped there last year.
- Total iPhone sales in India surpassed $9 billion last year.
- Apple is reportedly in talks to launch Apple Pay in India this year.
- Apple opened its sixth Indian store last month.
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