# Tata Group

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-12**: New Incentives Announced — Indian government reveals plans for fresh incentives to boost high-value component manufacturing.
- **2026-03-10**: 25% Production Milestone — Reports confirm that 1 in 4 iPhones globally are now manufactured in India.
- **2025-09-15**: iPhone 17 Production — India-based facilities begin simultaneous production of the iPhone 17 alongside China.
- **2024-09-20**: iPhone 16 Pro Launch — For the first time, India begins assembling flagship Pro models simultaneously with Chinese facilities.
- **2023-10-27**: Tata Enters iPhone Assembly — Tata Group acquires Wistron's India operations, becoming the first Indian iPhone assembler.
- **2023-04-18**: Retail Expansion — Apple opens its first official retail stores in Mumbai and Delhi as Indian sales reach record highs.
- **2021-04-01**: PLI Scheme Implementation — India launches the $6.7 billion Production Linked Incentive scheme to boost domestic electronics manufacturing.
- **2020-04-01**: PLI Scheme Launch — India introduces the first Production Linked Incentive scheme for large-scale electronics.
- **2017-05-17**: Indian Assembly Begins — Apple starts local assembly of the iPhone SE in Bengaluru, marking its first manufacturing step in India.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### India Expands Smartphone Incentives: A Strategic Pivot for Apple and Samsung
2026-03-13 21:23:36 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/india-smartphone-pli-incentives-apple-samsung

### Apple Hits 25% iPhone Production Milestone in India Amid Global Supply Pivot
2026-03-10 10:04:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Apple has reached a critical threshold in its supply chain diversification, with 25% of all iPhones now manufactured in India. This acceleration underscores the tech giant's aggressive 'China Plus One' strategy and India's rising status as a global electronics hub.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/apple-india-iphone-manufacturing-milestone

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