Chennai, June 23, 2025 — Foxconn, Apple’s primary manufacturing partner, is set to establish a specialized production unit for iPhone metal enclosures in the ESR Industrial Park, Oragadam, Tamil Nadu.
What’s Happening:
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This will be India’s first iPhone metal-casing manufacturing facility outside of Tata Electronics, marking a strategic diversification for Apple.
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Located near Foxconn’s existing smartphone plant in Oragadam, the facility aims to supply premium metal casings for iPhones assembled in India.
Investment & Impact:
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Although the exact capex isn’t disclosed, similar PLI-backed projects in India are valued between ₹800–1,200 crore.
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The facility is expected to create several thousand manufacturing jobs, further boosting Tamil Nadu’s industrial economy.
Strategic Significance:
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Part of Apple’s global “China + 1” supply chain strategy, reducing dependency on China amid geopolitical risks .
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Aligns with India’s PLI incentives and the government’s push for electronics exports, making TN a critical node in Apple’s manufacturing roadmap.
What Lies Ahead:
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The plant will scale local production capabilities for smart devices, potentially increasing exports to the US and EU markets.
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It may complement other initiatives, such as Foxconn’s $1.5 billion iPhone display module unit in Tamil Nadu
