Apple Plans to Manufacture iPods in India

 

Image: MoneyControl

Apple is reportedly planning to start the manufacturing of iPods in India. The company is already manufacturing its iPhones in the country, as a part of the localization drive. Apple currently manufactures iPhones through its contract manufacturers in the country.

As per the reports, Apple is lobbying for incentives under the PLI scheme from the government. The Government of India announced incentives worth USD 6.7 billion to boost electronics manufacturing in the country and position India as a global manufacturing hub. Apple already participated in the scheme for incentives through its contract manufacturers like Foxconn, Wistron and Pegatron under the mobile phones segment. Now the company is trying to avail incentives for the manufacturing of iPod tablets in India.             

With apple increasing its manufacturing capabilities in India, the MSMEs in the country are expected to get better opportunities. Small and medium scale enterprises in the electronics manufacturing segment can act as auxiliary parts suppliers to the OEMs. If you are planning to the start electronics manufacturing industry, then kindly register with SolutionBuggy and get access to expert electronics consultants.             

Also read: Opportunities in Consumer Electronics Manufacturing in India
Previous
Next Post »