Tata Electronics Funding in High-tech Machines To Manufacture iPhone casing

Tata Electronics, a major player in the assembly of enclosures for Apple iPhones in India, has teamed with companies in Pune and Bengaluru to improve the development of high-precision equipment used to manufacture iPhone casings. 

These "sophisticated" equipment are critical to creating iPhone casings, marking a significant shift from reliance on imports to self-sufficiency,  as per sources.

Ajai Chowdhry, co-founder of HCL, noted the potential implications of Tata's decision, saying, “Everybody wants casings. If Tata Group is able to do import substitution and they're able to make these machines in India, it will create an industry because so many people want casings," as quoted by sources.

The initiative is not merely about enhancing local production but also sets the stage for future exports. It can also contribute to India's ambitious goal of reaching a $300 billion electronics export target by 2025.

The effort not only boosts local production, but also lays the groundwork for future exports. It can also help India meet its ambitious ambition of $300 billion in electronics exports by 2025.

At their Hosur factory, the Tata Group is putting these equipment through a phased testing process. According to him, the goal is to develop national manufacturing ecosystems by extending local capacities beyond the assembly of enclosures.

Tata Group was reportedly in talks to buy a majority share in Pegatron Corp's iPhone manufacturing facility in India. "Tata Group may strike a deal to take control of Pegatron Corp.’s iPhone manufacturing operations in India as soon as May, cementing Apple Inc.’s relationship with one of the country’s most influential conglomerates."