Apple to soon start manufacturing iPhone 12 in India: Report

The iPhone maker, Apple, which recently started manufacturing iPhone SE in India through its partners, has now expanded it to produce iPhone XR and iPhone 11. Now, the company is reportedly planning to start making iPhone 12 in India.

According to some media reports, in an effort to reduce its dependence on China, Apple has been expanding its production facilities across several regions and one such market in India. The report claims that Apple will soon start producing iPhone 12 in India.

As per the report, the Cupertino-based giant is planning to initially shift about 7 percent to 10 percent of the iPhone 12 production to India from China. The company is also considering moving the manufacturing of the iPhone 12 Mini to India but Apple has not yet made a final decision.

The iPhone 12 models manufactured in India will be available for purchase in the domestic market and will also be exported. With local manufacturing, the company will be able to avoid paying heft import tariffs. However, it remains to be seen if Apple decides to pass on the benefits to the customers, which it hasn’t done in the past.

But passing on the benefits to the customers could mean a bit lower starting price for the iPhone 12 in India, giving it a boost in the market. Apple has been trying to expand its footprints in India and this could be a gateway to have a significant market share.