Sources said this could be the beginning of a new era for Apple, which is preparing to begin manufacturing its newly launched iPhone SE (2nd Generation) of handsets in India
The move is a costly one as the world's second-largest smartphone market imposes steep tariffs on imports of devices and components
Nearly 198 countries import mobile phones, and till recently, only two countries -- China and Vietnam -- were among the exporters.
Nokia did not disclose how many workers at the Sriperumbudur plant tested positive, but a source familiar with the matter said they were at least 42.
Firm resumed ops at its Greater Noida plant with 3,000 workers on May 8
Auto component vendor Nippon Paint India said that at 25 per cent capacity, it will not even meet plant overhead costs, leave alone company overheads.
The company is also planning to start the next phase of mobile manufacturing expansion from mid-2020
In India, Samsung is likely to remain focused on the domestic market but it is also expanding exports.