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India's iPhone Boom: 1 in 5 Global Devices Now Made Amid Record Sales

Apple has achieved a remarkable milestone with one-fifth of all iPhones sold globally now being manufactured in India. The company's domestic sales in India reached an impressive $9 billion during FY25, showing massive growth in the market. Local assembly now includes high-end Pro and Pro Max models for the first time, expanding India's role in Apple's global strategy. This production shift helps Apple avoid import duties while establishing India as a crucial manufacturing hub alongside China.

Key Points: Apple India Hits $9B Sales with 20% Global iPhone Production

  • Apple India posted record $9 billion domestic sales in FY25
  • One in five global iPhones now manufactured in Indian facilities
  • Local production avoids 16% customs duty on imported phones
  • iPhone Pro models assembled in India for the first time
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1 in 5 iPhones made globally in FY25 came out of India amid record domestic sales

Apple's India manufacturing hits new heights with 20% of global iPhones made locally and record $9 billion domestic sales, signaling major production shift from China.

"We are heading into our busiest time of year with our best-ever lineup - Tim Cook, Apple CEO"

New Delhi, Nov 21

As Apple India posted a record high domestic sales of $9 billion in FY25, one in every five iPhones made globally in FY25 was manufactured/assembled in India, the company filings showed.

The company's manufacturing in India contributed 12 per cent of Apple's global production value.

Apple's sales in India accounted for just over 2 per cent of Apple's $416.1 billion global revenue, but India's role in iPhone production expanded sharply, analysts said.

The iPhone maker began local assembly of high-end Pro and Pro Max models of iPhones in India for the first time.

The company filings showed that the Americas brought in $178.4 billion in FY25 - nearly 43 percent of Apple's global revenue - and a growing share of those iPhones were shipped from India.

Europe followed with 26.7 per cent share and Greater China contributed accounted for 15.4 per cent share.

The company's India revenue has climbed nearly eightfold over the past decade, driven mainly by iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and accessories, with services remaining a small single‑digit share of total sales.

Apple's India‑based production had a freight‑on‑board value of $22 billion in FY25, out of which $7.5 billion worth of vale being exported.

Local manufacturing largely supports the company's sales force in India by avoiding the 16 per cent customs duty applied on fully imported phones.

In an earnings call with analysts after posting strong quarterly results, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that when it comes to retail, "We are heading into our busiest time of year with our best-ever lineup. In the last few months, we've opened new stores in emerging markets like India and the UAE and new locations in the US and China."

For its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ended September 27, the company posted quarterly revenue of $102.5 billion, up 8 per cent year-on-year.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see India becoming a manufacturing hub, but I hope this translates to more affordable prices for Indian consumers. iPhones are still too expensive for most middle-class families here.
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Arjun K
The fact that 1 in 5 iPhones globally are now made in India is mind-blowing! Just a few years back, we were completely dependent on imports. This shows what proper policy making and infrastructure development can achieve. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone working in the electronics manufacturing sector, I can confirm the quality of iPhones made in India is excellent. The Pro models being assembled here now is a huge vote of confidence in our technical capabilities.
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Vikram M
While the manufacturing numbers are impressive, I'm concerned about the environmental impact. Hope Apple is following proper e-waste management protocols and our government is ensuring sustainable practices.
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Michael C
The $7.5 billion in exports is the real story here! This positions India as a serious player in global electronics supply chains. Next step should be moving beyond assembly to actual component manufacturing.
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Ananya R
Love seeing Indian-made products going global! 🎉 But I wish the domestic sales revenue percentage was higher than just 2%. We need to focus on making technology more accessible to our own population too.

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