Make in India: Govt wants Apple to come out with a 'workable solution'

Things have started to move again for Apple ever since Meity has become the nodal ministry

As the government is keen to resolve the issue concerning US tech giant Apple's manufacturing plans in India, it has asked the iPhone maker to come out with a 'workable solution' so that it can be given incentives within the framework of current policies.

Sources said the government was considering several options including giving space to Apple or its manufacturing partners for making iPhones and other devices in the special economic zones (SEZs), so that the company could benefit from duty incentives. However, the problem with manufacturing in SEZs is that Apple will not be able to sell its products in