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New Incentives Announced
Indian government reveals plans for fresh incentives to boost high-value component manufacturing.
iPhone 17 Production
India-based facilities begin simultaneous production of the iPhone 17 alongside China.
Tata Enters iPhone Assembly
Tata Group acquires Wistron's India operations, becoming the first Indian iPhone assembler.
PLI Scheme Launch
India introduces the first Production Linked Incentive scheme for large-scale electronics.
The Indian government is preparing a new wave of production-linked incentives to deepen the manufacturing footprints of Apple and Samsung. This regulatory push aims to transition India from a final-assembly hub into a high-value component manufacturing powerhouse.
A historic shortage of memory chips, fueled by a projected $650 billion surge in AI infrastructure spending, is threatening the profitability and timelines of tech giants like Apple and Tesla. With only three manufacturers capable of producing high-bandwidth memory (HBM), the industry faces a protracted supply crunch that could last well into 2027.
Apple is reportedly relocating a portion of its Mac Mini manufacturing from Asia to Houston, Texas, according to reports citing the Wall Street Journal. This move underscores a strategic effort to diversify its supply chain and bolster domestic production capabilities amid ongoing global trade volatility.