Tata Electronics, a major player in the assembly of Apple iPhone enclosures in India, has collaborated with Bengaluru and Pune-based businesses to advance the development of high-precision machinery used in the manufacture of iPhone casings.
An article in the Economic Times claims that the partnership will concentrate on the complex technology that was previously purchased from China.
According to an ET the report, these “sophisticated” equipment are essential to making the iPhone casings, which is a significant move away from reliance on imports and toward independence.
HCL co-founder Ajai Chowdhry commented on the possible effects of Tata’s decision, saying, “Everyone wants casings.” Because so many people want casings, an industry will be created if Tata Group is able to undertake import substitution and manufacture these equipment in India, according to ET.
The strategy lays the groundwork for future exports in addition to increasing domestic output. Additionally, it can help India achieve its ambitious ambition of exporting $300 billion worth of electronics by 2025.
According to a source with knowledge of the developments, the Tata Group is gradually testing these machines at their Hosur complex. According to him, the goal is to develop national manufacturing ecosystems by extending local capacities beyond the assembly of enclosures.
Tata Group is working hard to start making iPhones in India:
According to reports, Tata Group was closing on an agreement to buy the majority of Pegatron Corp.’s Indian iPhone manufacturing facilities. According to Bloomberg, “Tata Group may strike a deal to take control of Pegatron Corp.’s iPhone manufacturing operations in India as soon as May, cementing Apple Inc.’s relationship with one of the country’s most influential conglomerates.”
The Tata Group was reportedly in advanced talks to establish a joint venture with Taiwan company Pegatron to establish its second iPhone production facility in Hosur City, Tamil Nadu, earlier in February of this year, according to a report from Mint.
It was expected that the action would help Apple in growing its business in India and help Tata in accelerating its plans to begin producing iPhones. According to a Reuters the report, the Taiwanese company would offer technical and engineering help at the Hosur plant.
