Apple Supply Chain in India Hits Over 20% Domestic Value Addition

• Apple's India suppliers surpass 20% domestic value addition mark
• India matches Vietnam in Apple's supply chain DVA levels
• India now hosts over 20 Apple component suppliers locally

Apple’s major iPhone manufacturers in India, Tata Electronics, Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron have crossed the 20 percent domestic value addition (DVA) threshold, according to official documents. This milestone reflects a major shift in Apple's global manufacturing strategy and aligns with India’s “Make in India” drive.

In FY25, Apple exported iPhones worth Rs. 1.5 trillion from India, around 76 percent increase from the previous year. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently said that a majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. during the June quarter would be made in India, drawing political attention in the U.S.

DVA in Apple’s Chinese supply chain is estimated at 30 to 35 percent, while Vietnam contributes around 20 to 25 percent. India now matches Vietnam’s contribution, and government officials target to raise this to 40 percent over the next decade.

The Indian government allows domestic assembly and testing of imported components, such as batteries, chargers, and adapters to count toward DVA. As a result, Apple’s suppliers are now classified as Class II local suppliers under the DPIIT’s Public Procurement Order of 2017.

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Tata Electronics operates assembly units in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Foxconn is expanding in Karnataka with what will become its second-largest facility globally.

Samsung India and Padget Electronics similarly crossed 20 percent DVA for smartphones. In IT hardware, companies like Dell, Netweb Technologies, and Micromax’s Bhagwati Products have achieved similar indicators.

India now produces some key iPhone components, including casings and display glass, with Corning handling glass finishing locally. Apple currently has over 20 component suppliers in the country.

In spite of these gains, many critical components still come from China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Taiwan.