The company hasnt cut prices as it also sells iPhone 11 handsets made in China in India but industry executives said that could be an option later on. Local production saves Apple 22% import duty.
The US phone maker's statement will be a big blow to India's PLI scheme to handset makers who have not only planned to invest in India but also hire thousands in their facilities.
A week after several employees vandalised Wistron Corp’s iPhone facility in Kolar, Karnataka, Wistron admitted that some workers were not paid correctly and apo
A 50% rejection rate for iPhone casings produced by an Indian company is a stark illustration of the difficulties Apple...
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He suggested its engineers learn the art of jugaad — a way of “making do” or transcending obstacles. “Because everything in India is an obstacle,” he said.
Apple has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the U.S. tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay.
They just don't want to spend resources on converting older models to usb-c. I imagine these models are not sold in EU or EU rules don't apply on older models? Anyways. Easy to get India to change policies. Especially when the entire leadership uses your products and your local assembling is the highlight of the make in India circus.
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