Today, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Information Technology, announced that the Tata group is set to commence iPhone production in India, catering to both domestic and international markets. This development comes following the Tata Group's takeover of Wistron operations in the country. The minister highlighted that this achievement underscores Prime Minister Narendra Modi's transformative vision for the Indian electronics manufacturing sector.
Chandrasekhar commended the endeavors aimed at nurturing globally recognized Indian electronics manufacturing companies. He pointed out that the government's visionary agenda is designed to serve both Indian and global brands, meeting the needs of consumers at both the national and international levels, while simultaneously propelling India's ascent as a reliable global electronics manufacturing hub.
Chandrasekhar shared his thoughts on X, saying, "Prime Minister Modi's vision is to establish Indian electronics manufacturing companies of global standards that can serve both Indian and international brands, satisfying the requirements of consumers at the national and global levels. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has already propelled India to become a trusted and major hub for smartphone manufacturing and exports. In just two and a half years, Tata Companies will commence iPhone production in India for domestic and global markets after taking over Wistron's operations. Congratulations to the Tata team for this significant achievement. Appreciation to Wistron for their contributions, and commendation to Apple for establishing a global supply chain in India with Indian companies leading the way. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) stands fully in support of the growth of Global Indian Electronics companies, which, in turn, will support global Electronic brands looking to make India their trusted partner in manufacturing and talent. This aligns with the Prime Minister's goal of making India a global electronics powerhouse."
Chandrasekhar hailed the groundbreaking impact of Prime Minister Modi's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has already elevated India to the status of a trusted and major hub for smartphone manufacturing and exports.
These 'Made in India' iPhones will cater to both the domestic and global markets, bolstering India's reputation as a significant player in the field of electronics manufacturing.
Chandrasekhar extended his congratulations to the Tata team for their monumental endeavor, which now encompasses the management of Wistron's operations.
Furthermore, he expressed his gratitude to Wistron for their valuable contributions. The successful partnership between Apple and these Indian companies represents a pivotal step in establishing a global supply chain that originates from India.
Chandrasekhar underscored the unwavering support of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in the growth of global Indian electronics companies.
These companies, in turn, play a vital role in supporting global electronic brands seeking to make India their trusted partner in manufacturing and talent. This collaboration is fully aligned with Prime Minister Modi's overarching vision of positioning India as a global electronics manufacturing powerhouse.
The synergy between government policies, corporate initiatives, and international collaborations is propelling India towards a dominant position in electronics manufacturing.