Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Apple Expands India Operations with Chip Assembly
Apple, a big tech company, is talking to Indian companies about making some parts of iPhones in India.
Right now, they make iPhones in India but want to start making the tiny computer chips that go inside them too.
This is a big deal because it means more jobs and better technology for India.
The Indian government is helping by giving money to companies that want to make these chips.
Apple wants to do this to make sure they have enough iPhones for people in the US and to not rely too much on China.
It's like setting up a new factory to make Lego pieces instead of just putting the Legos together.
Apple is in talks with Indian semiconductor firms to assemble and package iPhone components domestically.
The initial focus is on display driver integrated circuits (DDICs) used in iPhone OLED panels.
CG Semi, a unit of the Murugappa Group, is the primary partner in these discussions.
Apple aims to produce most iPhones sold in the US at Indian factories by the end of 2026.
The Indian government offers financial incentives for setting up semiconductor assembly and packaging facilities.
- Who
- Apple Inc. and Indian semiconductor firms, primarily CG Semi
- What
- Expansion of iPhone chip assembly and packaging in India
- When
- Discussions are in the initial stage; no specific timeline provided
- Where
- Gujarat, India (Sanand)
- Why
- To diversify supply chain, reduce reliance on China, and leverage Indian manufacturing incentives
- Company
- Apple Inc.
- Primary Partner
- CG Semi (Murugappa Group)
- Location
- Gujarat, India
- Focus Area
- Semiconductor Assembly and Packaging
- Initial Components
- Display Driver Integrated Circuits (DDICs)
- Current iPhone Assembly Value
- $22 billion (by March 2025)
- Government Incentives
- 30% Capital Expenditure support for OSAT facilities
- Target Year for US iPhone Production
- 2026