iPhone 17: Apple expands production to five factories in India

Weeks before the expected iPhone 17 launch, Apple’s manufacturing partners have significantly increased production capacity in India. According to recent reports, the full iPhone 17 lineup — including Pro models — is now being assembled across five Indian factories, with two of those facilities only recently opened.

Key points:

• All iPhone 17 variants (including Pro) are being produced in India from the start, and devices for the US market are expected to ship from India at launch.
• Major contract manufacturers involved include Tata Group and Foxconn, with Tata ramping up capacity near Hosur and other new facilities coming online.
• The move is part of Apple’s strategy to diversify its supply chain, reduce reliance on China, and mitigate tariff risks.
• Production expansion is already underway ahead of the anticipated September 2025 launch.

This shift underscores India’s growing role in Apple’s global manufacturing network and could mean more US-bound iPhones leaving Indian factories from day one.

For more details, see the report: GSMArena: Apple’s full iPhone 17 family to be made in India.