# Tata Group

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026**: 25% Milestone — Reports confirm 1 in 4 iPhones are now produced in India as the pivot accelerates.
- **2024**: Tata Acquisition — Tata Group completes acquisition of Wistron's India plant, becoming a key assembler.
- **2023**: 14% Milestone — Apple reports that roughly 1 in 7 iPhones are now made in India.
- **2021**: Flagship Expansion — Production of flagship models like the iPhone 12 and 13 begins in Indian facilities.
- **2017**: India Production Starts — Apple begins assembling the iPhone SE in India via Wistron.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### India Expands Smartphone Manufacturing Incentives for Apple and Samsung
2026-03-13 21:27:31 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Indian government is launching a new phase of production-linked incentives (PLI) to deepen the local manufacturing ecosystem for high-end smartphones. The move specifically targets global leaders Apple and Samsung to shift from basic assembly to high-value component production.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/india-smartphone-incentives-apple-samsung

### Apple's India Pivot Hits Milestone: 25% of iPhones Now Produced Locally
2026-03-10 10:05:31 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Apple has reached a critical milestone in its supply chain diversification, with one out of every four iPhones now manufactured in India. This shift underscores a rapid decoupling from Chinese production as the tech giant leverages Indian government incentives and a growing local labor force to secure its global logistics.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/apple-india-iphone-manufacturing-milestone

### Apple Hits 25% iPhone Production Milestone in India Amid China Pivot
2026-03-10 04:44:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Apple has reached a historic milestone by manufacturing 25% of its iPhones in India, following a massive 53% surge in local production over the past year. This strategic shift marks a fundamental decoupling from Chinese manufacturing as the tech giant seeks to mitigate geopolitical risks and diversify its global footprint.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/apple-iphone-manufacturing-india-china-pivot

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