What started as a cautious experiment in geographic diversification has transformed into a cornerstone of Apple's global manufacturing strategy. The tech giant assembled approximately 55 million iPhones in India throughout 2025, representing roughly one-quarter of its worldwide production volume, according to sources with direct knowledge of the manufacturing data. This production milestone reflects a remarkable 53% jump from the previous year, signaling Apple's determination to fundamentally restructure one of the world's most complex and sophisticated electronics supply chains. The company is no longer simply testing the waters in India—it's building a second major production hub that rivals the scale and capability of its longstanding Chinese operations. The driving forces behind this geographic pivot are as much economic as they are strategic. Renewed U.S. tariffs targeting Chinese-made electronics, imposed during a period of heightened trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, have compelled Apple and its manufacturing partners to rethink
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