Today's pieces cover a wide expanse, from India's trade deals with the rest of the world to China's attempt to trip Indian manufacturing, to the world's struggle to enforce rules
The Chinese elite has traditionally had a lofty disdain for India. You could argue that being five times bigger is a vast degree of superiority
With the recall of the Chinese workforce, the effort to transfer technology built by Apple has been interrupted at Indian plants
Foxconn operates 223 factories and offices across 24 countries, including 12 in India
CII president Rajiv Memani says China's Foxconn exit signals the risk of over-relying on a few countries for manufacturing and supply chains, and outlines India's growth prospects for 2025-26
Over 300 Chinese technicians exit Apple supply chain; experts believe that the move may slow down skilling and affect efficiency but not production quality in Indian manufacturing sites
Apple's plan to scale iPhone production in India may be disrupted as Foxconn recalls Chinese staff, delaying training and tech transfer for iPhone 17 manufacturing
Over 300 Chinese engineers working at Foxconn's India iPhone plants have been called back, potentially slowing Apple's local expansion as it ramps up production of the upcoming iPhone 17
The department has also cleared a $1.49 billion investment proposal aimed at increasing capital in Foxconn Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of the company
Until now, only Tata Electronics has been producing enclosures in India, while Foxconn has concentrated on assembling iPhones at its Sriperumbudur plant
From outside the top 5 to third place globally in two years, India now outpaces Taiwan, US, and Mexico
In May 2025, Foxconn shipped nearly $1 billion in iPhones from India to the US; Jan-May exports hit $4.4 billion, already surpassing 2024's full-year total of $3.7 billion
Foxconn to invest $1.5 bn in India for iPhone parts despite Trump's pressure to shift production to the US. New Chennai plant to create 14,000 jobs and boost India's electronics sector
Hon Hai (Foxconn) is investing $1.5 billion in its India unit as Apple ramps up iPhone production outside China. The move highlights Apple's growing shift toward India amid global supply chain changes
MB Patil says Apple's Devanahalli unit will begin commercial iPhone shipments in June, boosting Karnataka's role in global supply amid US-China trade pressures
Karnataka Minister for Commerce & Industries M B Patil on Saturday said Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn's unit at the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) of Devanahalli here is nearly ready for launch, with commercial iPhone shipments expected to begin as early as June. Foxconn is the iPhone's contract manufacturer. "This isn't just a manufacturing milestone - it marks a strategic shift. With rising geopolitical and tariff pressures, India is fast becoming Apple's preferred production hub," Patil said in a post on 'X'. He said this development strengthens Karnataka's position in global manufacturing and opens the door to greater foreign investment - without compromising stakeholder interests. The minister further said Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that for the June quarter, a majority of iPhones sold in the US will be made in India. "As a Kannadiga, this is a proud moment. From Mysuru to Cupertino, Karnataka is making global headlines," he ...
India's sixth semiconductor plant will be set up near Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh. The facility will produce display driver chips, with an investment of ₹3,700 crore
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 3,706 crore semiconductor plant at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, to be set up by the HCL-Foxconn joint venture to manufacture
The OSAT unit will assemble 20,000 wafers a month and generate 2,000 jobs; it is the sixth project approved under the India Semiconductor Mission
Tata Electronics will double iPhone casing production at its Hosur plant to 100000 units as Apple accelerates India manufacturing ahead of its September product launches