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Apple is ready to make the entire iPhone 17 series in India for the first time. This lineup includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Production has already begun in five factories across the country, with Tata Group and Foxconn taking leading roles.
The new iPhones will launch in September 2025, and buyers in the United States will get “Made in India” models from day one. This is a big step for Apple, which has long depended on China to build most of its devices. Rising trade tensions and tariff rules have pushed Apple to look for new manufacturing bases, and India is now at the center of this shift.
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Exports between April and July 2025 disclose the full details of this revelation. India shipped iPhones worth $7.5 billion, almost half of last year’s total exports. Over the last fiscal year, India’s iPhone exports touched $22 billion, showing how fast production has grown. “60% surge over the prior year.”
Tata Group’s role is especially important. Its plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, will handle a large share of iPhone 17 output. Reports suggest Tata may account for nearly 50% of India’s iPhone production within two years. Foxconn’s unit near Bengaluru airport also plays a crucial part in this expansion.
Apple’s decision also gives India’s “Make in India” program a boost. By bringing all four models to the Tata iPhone factory, India moves closer to becoming a top smartphone manufacturing hub. For Apple, it means reduced dependence on Chinese factories and stronger protection against global trade risks.
iPhone 17 series is also expected to bring Apple’s first major design change in five years, including a slimmer body and improved cameras. Along with the main lineup, Apple is preparing to build a new iPhone 17e in India, which will launch early next year. Discussions on producing the iPhone 18 in India have already begun.
Apple first started making iPhones in India back in 2017 with the iPhone SE. Over the years, expansion has been steady, encouraged with incentives by the government. Today, India is no longer considered an alternate market but rather the turning base for Apple’s global supply chain.
This is a clear indication that Apple is making a major investment in India, and the launch of iPhone 17 is a new beginning for the production of the world's most popular smartphone.
