apple Accelerates AirPods Production Shift to India
New Delhi – Apple is significantly expanding its AirPods manufacturing in India, aiming to produce as much as 25% of global AirPods shipments there by 2025, according to recent reports from Bloomberg and supply chain analysis. This move represents a continued effort to diversify its manufacturing base away from China and capitalize on India’s growing electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
The expansion builds on Apple’s existing partnership with Indian manufacturers like Tata Electronics and Jabil, who are already assembling AirPods in the country. Apple began shifting some airpods production to india in 2022,initially focusing on the third-generation AirPods and AirPods Pro. the latest push will include manufacturing of more advanced models, signaling a deepening commitment to India as a key production hub.
This strategic shift is driven by several factors, including geopolitical tensions, rising labour costs in China, and the Indian government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, wich offers financial incentives to companies that manufacture locally. The PLI scheme has attracted notable investment from Apple and its suppliers, fostering the development of a robust electronics manufacturing supply chain within India.
Apple’s broader strategy involves diversifying its supply chain to mitigate risks associated with concentrating production in a single country. While China remains a crucial manufacturing base, the company is actively seeking alternative locations to enhance resilience and responsiveness to global market demands. India, with its large workforce and improving infrastructure, is emerging as a central component of this strategy.
