Apple’s top assembler Foxconn has exported nearly all of its iPhones manufactured in India to the United States between March and May 2025. Of the $3.2 billion worth of devices shipped in this period, 97 percent went to the US—a sharp increase from about 50 percent in 2024. This move reflects

India’s ambition to become a global iPhone manufacturing hub is advancing steadily but at a pace far behind China’s historical trajectory. Current data reveals that India is building iPhones nearly ten times slower than China did during its corresponding growth period, raising key questions about infrastructure readiness and strategic planning. India’s Production