Foxconn Begins iPhone 17 Production in Bengaluru
Foxconn’s new $2.8 billion Bengaluru plant rolls out iPhone 17, bolstering India’s electronics manufacturing ambitions.
Foxconn, Apple’s manufacturing partner, has inaugurated its expansive $2.8 billion facility in Bengaluru, launching production of the iPhone 17 and marking a milestone for India’s electronics sector. The factory, now Apple’s second-largest outside China, is expected to create thousands of jobs and cement India’s position as a global manufacturing hub.
The move is viewed as both an economic opportunity and a geopolitical signal—reflecting tech industry efforts to diversify supply chains amid international tensions. Experts argue that India stands to benefit from increased foreign investment, better export performance, and upskilling within its workforce. Foxconn’s decision could encourage more global tech companies to set up operations in the country, fueling innovation and sectoral growth
