🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥

Startup Showcase

Premium Content

Try our Valuation Calculator →

News on Medial

Apple Supplier Foxconn Excludes Married Women From Jobs At iPhone Plant In Tamil Nadu: Report

Inc42 · 1y ago

Apple Supplier Foxconn Excludes Married Women From Jobs At iPhone Plant In Tamil Nadu: Report

Foxconn has been accused of discriminatory hiring practices, specifically excluding married women from jobs at its iPhone assembly facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Over a dozen employees from Foxconn's hiring agencies and four HR executives have confirmed the company's discriminatory practices in interviews with Reuters. Foxconn, however, has denied the allegations, stating that it does not discriminate based on marital status, gender, religion, or any other factor.

2

Related News

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Alleged Hiring Discrimination At Foxconn

Inc42 · 1y ago

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Alleged Hiring Discrimination At Foxconn

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken action after media reports surfaced about alleged discrimination by Foxconn, which reportedly excluded married women from job opportunities at its Tamil Nadu plant. The NHRC has issued notices to the central labour ministry and the state government, seeking a detailed report on the matter by July 7. The commission believes that if the allegations are true, it would constitute a serious violation of the right to equality and equal opportunity for married women.

Apple iPhone maker Foxconn’s recruiters nix bar on married women after outrage | Company Business News

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Apple iPhone maker Foxconn’s recruiters nix bar on married women after outrage | Company Business News

Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn has changed its hiring criteria in India by removing conditions related to marital status in job advertisements. This comes after media scrutiny and government investigations into discriminatory practices at the company's iPhone plant in Chennai. The revised ads remove previous criteria that excluded married women from assembly-line positions. Recruitment agents have been instructed to use standardized ads without mentioning Foxconn's name. The changes follow an investigation that found some ads violated anti-discrimination policies by excluding married women. The Indian government launched investigations into Foxconn's hiring practices, though the findings have not been disclosed.

‘Don’t mention unmarried requirement…’: Apple iPhone maker Foxconn asks Indian headhunters to tweak job criteria on ads | Company Business News

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

‘Don’t mention unmarried requirement…’: Apple iPhone maker Foxconn asks Indian headhunters to tweak job criteria on ads | Company Business News

Apple manufacturer Foxconn has reportedly instructed hiring agents in India to remove age, gender, and marital status criteria from job advertisements for iPhone assembly workers. The company has allegedly asked recruiters not to mention the need for unmarried candidates or specify age or gender requirements. Foxconn and Apple have faced scrutiny for excluding married women from jobs at their main Indian iPhone assembly plant. It remains to be seen if this move represents a real change or a mere response to the negative publicity.

'Negligible impact': Apple analyst Kuo sees no upheaval from Foxconn recalling Chinese staff - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

'Negligible impact': Apple analyst Kuo sees no upheaval from Foxconn recalling Chinese staff - The Economic Times

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Foxconn's recent removal of Chinese employees from its India iPhone plant will have minimal impact. Foxconn is increasing its iPhone production in India, having invested $2.56 billion in the Devanahalli plant, aiming to produce 100,000 iPhones by December. Foxconn is also setting up a new unit in Tamil Nadu for iPhone enclosures. The company's expansion in India continues despite U.S. tariff threats over iPhone production.

Tata Electronics Gets Show Cause Notice Over iPhone Plant Fire

Inc42 · 10m ago

Tata Electronics Gets Show Cause Notice Over iPhone Plant Fire

The Tamil Nadu government has issued a show cause notice to Tata Electronics after a major fire broke out at its iPhone manufacturing plant in Hosur last month. The fire disrupted operations at the plant, and Apple sent a Supplier Responsibility team to assess the situation and provide guidance to the contract manufacturer.

TN’s Electronic Manufacturing Push: Apple Supplier Jabil Mulls INR 2,000 Cr Plant In Trichy

Inc42 · 11m ago

TN’s Electronic Manufacturing Push: Apple Supplier Jabil Mulls INR 2,000 Cr Plant In Trichy

Jabil, a supplier to companies like Cisco and HP, is set to establish a new facility in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. This move is expected to create 5,000 jobs and boost electronics manufacturing in the region. With Jabil's entry, Tamil Nadu becomes home to several major Apple suppliers, including Foxconn, Pegatron, Tata Electronics, and Corning. This investment by Jabil is seen as one of the first significant investments in Trichy and will contribute to the growth of the local economy.

Tata To Partially Restart Operations At Fire-Hit iPhone Unit in Hosur

Inc42 · 11m ago

Tata To Partially Restart Operations At Fire-Hit iPhone Unit in Hosur

- Tata Electronics to resume operations at fire-hit iPhone facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. - A major fire broke out at the Tata Electronics' iPhone plant last week. - Production at the facility was suspended indefinitely following the fire incident. - Apple has sent a supplier responsibility team to assess the situation and provide guidance to the contract manufacturer. - Tata Electronics is now working on restoring and reopening the facility.

Now, Apple Supplier Foxconn Plans Making AI Servers In India

Inc42 · 1y ago

Now, Apple Supplier Foxconn Plans Making AI Servers In India

Foxconn is planning to use its existing manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu to produce AI servers in India, according to a report by ET. The company, known for building AI servers for tech giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia, is likely to expand its operations to the country. This move aligns with Apple supplier and Foxconn subsidiary Rayprus Technologies' plans to enter the Indian market by establishing a facility in Bengaluru.

Apple supplier Jabil to set up manufacturing facility in Trichy for Rs 2,000 crore

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Apple supplier Jabil to set up manufacturing facility in Trichy for Rs 2,000 crore

Apple supplier Jabil plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Trichy with an investment of Rs. 2000 crore, according to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin. This move is expected to create around 5000 jobs and develop a new cluster for electronics manufacturing. Jabil's decision to expand in Tamil Nadu aligns with Apple's focus on increasing its presence in India. Additionally, the state has attracted other major Apple suppliers such as Foxconn, Pegatron, Tata Electronics, and Corning. Alongside Jabil's investment, two other investments were secured for the state, including an expansion by Rockwell Automation and a collaboration with Autodesk to boost skills and support MSMEs and startups.

Ola has no Foxconn-like policy to not hire married women: Bhavish

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Ola has no Foxconn-like policy to not hire married women: Bhavish

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said the company has "no policies like Foxconn to not hire married women". "Women are more disciplined and dexterous. We will continue to hire women workforce within our facilities," he said. A Reuters report recently claimed that Foxconn doesn't hire married women in India. However, the allegations were denied by the company.

Trackers

Active Indian VC’s

OG Capital Email

With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...

Accel Partners Email

Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...

Access All Trackers

Startup Showcase Winners

June 2025

Helping your parents when you are miles away

The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve

The next generation E-commerce platform

Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase

Top Users

Trending News on Medial

Just Months After Promotion, Open ...

Microsoft locks down a building a ...

Gaming Ban Stumps Cricket: Virat ...

Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.