Apple(US:AAPL) 3 6 Ke·2025-08-20 05:44Group 1: Expansion in India - Apple is expanding iPhone production in India to meet U.S. market demand, with five factories currently operational, including two newly launched facilities [1][2] - Apple plans to produce all four models of the iPhone 17 in India, marking the first time all new iPhone models, including the Pro series, will be manufactured in India and shipped directly to the U.S. [1][2] - The export value of iPhones from India has significantly increased, with $7.5 billion worth of iPhones exported since April, compared to a total of $17 billion in the previous fiscal year [2] Group 2: Strategic Position of "Made in India" - Apple's initiative to expand production in India highlights its long-term goal of making India a core part of its global iPhone manufacturing strategy [4] - The company has been diversifying its supply chain in India, which now not only handles manufacturing but is also involved in design, research, and testing [4] - Tata Group has become the sole iPhone assembler in India, acquiring Wistron's factory in Karnataka and gaining control of the Pegatron factory near Chennai [4]