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Apple’s Manufacturing in India Gets Boost From New Tariff Exemptions
macrumors.com Jul 10, 2026

Apple’s Manufacturing in India Gets Boost From New Tariff Exemptions

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Apple will benefit from India’s removal of import duties on several smartphone components, a policy that could cut costs for its expanding local supply chain. The Indian government eliminated 7.5% and 5% tariffs on inputs for wireless‑charging hardware, automotive and medical‑device screens, and lithium‑ion battery cells, with the exemptions running through March 31 2029. The wireless‑charging waiver directly supports Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem, allowing Indian assemblers to source or produce charging parts domestically rather than paying import mark‑ups. Apple is shifting iPhone production from China, and Indian partners now assemble about 25% of all iPhones, including the full iPhone 17 series and its Pro models. Foxconn invested $1.5 billion in Indian capacity, while Tata Electronics has become a key manufacturing ally for Apple’s global strategy.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · Removing tariffs makes domestic iPhone assembly in India financially attractive, speeding Apple’s diversification away from China.
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