Karnataka Minister for Commerce & Industries M B Patil on Saturday stated Taiwanese electronics manufacturing large Foxconn’s unit on the Info Expertise Funding Area of Devanahalli in Bengaluru is almost prepared for launch, with business iPhone shipments anticipated to start as early as June.
Foxconn is iPhone’s contract producer.
“This is not only a manufacturing milestone, it marks a strategic shift. With rising geopolitical and tariff pressures, India is quick turning into Apple’s most well-liked manufacturing hub,” Patil stated in a submit on X.
He stated this improvement strengthens Karnataka’s place in international manufacturing and opens the door to higher overseas funding—with out compromising stakeholder pursuits.
The minister additional stated Apple CEO Tim Cook dinner has confirmed that for the June quarter, a majority of iPhones bought within the US can be made in India.
“As a Kannadiga, this can be a proud second. From Mysuru to Cupertino, Karnataka is making international headlines,” he added.
The corporate has acquired 300 acres of land within the ITIR Industrial Space, situated in Doddaballapura and Devanahalli Taluk of Bengaluru Rural District.
In his 2025-26 Price range speech, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had stated that Foxconn firm has began a cell phone manufacturing plant in Devanahalli Industrial Space with a capital funding of Rs 21,911 crore.
“This firm can be supplied with an incentive of Rs 6,970 crore by Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM),” he had stated.
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