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iPhone Will Be Made in India ?
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2016-10-27
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iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Plans Apple Plant in India

Surging manufacturing cost in Chinese markets is cited as reason to shift its camps to India, where Foxconn is likely to set up factories and data center by 2020.


According to a brief statement to Reuters, Subhash Desai,Industries Minister of Maharashtra,“Foxconn is sending a delegation of their officers to scout for locations in a month's time.”


iPhone Will Be Made in India ?



For Apple,India could be a huge market where, the iPhone faces tough competition from Samsung and other players in terms of price.According to Counterpoint Research Market Monitor,Apple has to compete with rivals like Samsung and Micromax as iPhone only enjoys 10% market share in India.


Responding to a query from media, Desai said Foxconn didn't make any firm commitment but said the company is planning to manufacture iPhone,iPad and iPod for Indian and global markets.

iPhone Will Be Made in India ?


It is noteworthy that under the new political leadership of prime minister Narendra Modi,India is set to expedite her manufacturing growth; however,it’s also a tough challenge as the latter boasts nearly unbeatable technological prowess and excellent assembly line production.


Source: IndiaTimes.com


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