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Apple supplier Rayprus eyeing Bengaluru facility

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple supplier Rayprus eyeing Bengaluru facility

Rayprus Technologies, a supplier for Apple, is planning to set up a manufacturing facility in India. The Foxconn subsidiary, known for producing precision camera and lens solutions, is in talks with Foxconn to establish the facility within the new Foxconn campus in Bengaluru. This move follows Corning's announcement of setting up a manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu for gorilla glass production, indicating that more pieces of Apple's India story are falling into place. The addition of leading component players in the Indian supply chain strengthens Apple's diversification strategy.

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Foxconn Subsidiary Rayprus Looks To Venture Into India

Inc42 · 1y ago

Foxconn Subsidiary Rayprus Looks To Venture Into India

Foxconn subsidiary Rayprus Technologies is planning to enter the Indian market with a manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. This move aligns with Foxconn's expansion efforts in India and Apple's strategy of diversifying its supply chain beyond China. Apple has been shifting some of its production out of China due to geopolitical tensions, and its suppliers like Foxconn and Pegatron already have significant operations in India. Rayprus' entry into the Indian market comes as Apple supplier Corning Inc is also building a manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu. Apple India is expected to exceed INR 70,000 Cr in revenue by the end of the current fiscal year.

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.

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

Inc42 · 10m 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.

US’ Corning to build Rs 1,000-crore gorilla glass facility in Tamil Nadu

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US’ Corning to build Rs 1,000-crore gorilla glass facility in Tamil Nadu

Corning Inc., the key supplier of gorilla glass to Apple, is planning to invest Rs 1,000 crore in setting up a manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India. The facility will be located in Pillaipakkam and employ around 300 people. This move marks the expansion of Apple's ecosystem and the growing presence of electronic component manufacturers in India. Corning has chosen Tamil Nadu over Telangana due to the state's electronics ecosystem and proximity to other Apple suppliers. The facility is expected to be operational within a year.

Tata iPhone Plant Fire: Anodising Plant Likely Source, Finds Probe

Inc42 · 10m ago

Tata iPhone Plant Fire: Anodising Plant Likely Source, Finds Probe

- Fire broke out in the anodising plant due to a thermostat control failure. - Anodising facility was completely destroyed as the fire spread through the air duct. - Probe report has been shared with Tata Electronics executives. - iPhone plant operations were disrupted due to the fire. - Apple sent a supplier responsibility team to assess the situation and guide the contract manufacturer.

Apple supplier Jabil eyeing more AirPods casing from India plants

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Apple supplier Jabil eyeing more AirPods casing from India plants

Apple supplier Jabil plans to enhance AirPods casing production in India by utilizing a new facility in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, aligning with Apple's strategy to diversify its supply chain away from China. Currently producing in Pune, Jabil is evaluating expanding its manufacturing footprint to better serve Apple's growing Indian market initiatives. The strategic move follows industry reports indicating increased Indian manufacturing activities for Apple, reflecting broader global supply chain realignments amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Aequs gets tryout to join Apple’s vendor team

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Aequs gets tryout to join Apple’s vendor team

Contract manufacturer Aequs group, based in Karnataka, is in the trial stage of becoming an Apple supplier. If successful, it would be the second Indian company to be included on Apple's supplier list and the sole domestic firm to supply parts for MacBook personal computers and Apple watches. Aequs has begun trial production of MacBook enclosures and mechanical components for the Apple watch, and has sent these parts to Apple's designated supplier in Vietnam for fitment checks. The process to become an Apple supplier is rigorous, but electronics manufacturing in India offers a compelling opportunity for companies to enter the sector.

Fire at Apple supplier Pegatron's India factory disrupts production

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Fire at Apple supplier Pegatron's India factory disrupts production

Apple supplier Pegatron temporarily suspended iPhone assembly at its southern India facility due to a fire incident. The Taiwanese company canceled the first two shifts and hadn't yet decided on the third shift. Fortunately, there were no casualties as the incident occurred during a holiday when the factory wasn't operational. The extent of the damages is yet to be determined. Pegatron contributes 10% of Apple's iPhone production in India. Apple has been investing in Indian manufacturing since 2017 in alignment with the government's push for local production.

Apple to begin assembling THIS product in India: Here’s what the report suggests | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 8m ago

Apple to begin assembling THIS product in India: Here’s what the report suggests | Mint

Apple is planning to start manufacturing AirPods in India, an expansion of its manufacturing operations beyond China. Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, is reportedly preparing to produce AirPods at a new facility near Hyderabad. Trial production is already underway, with full-scale manufacturing expected to begin in 2024. Apple's decision to increase manufacturing in India is driven by government incentives, a skilled workforce, and geopolitical tensions with China. This move will boost Apple's exports and diversify its production base. India's growing role as a manufacturing hub for Apple reflects the company's efforts to reduce reliance on China.

India to soon manufacture semiconductor equipment: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

India to soon manufacture semiconductor equipment: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced plans for India to manufacture equipment for semiconductor manufacturing. The country aims to establish the entire semiconductor ecosystem, including fabs, ATMP units, chemicals, gases, substrates, consumables, and equipment. This announcement was made at the inauguration of Applied Materials' India Validation Centre, a $20 million facility in Bengaluru. Applied Materials, an American chip equipment supplier, will also be setting up an engineering center in Bengaluru with a total investment of $400 million over four years. India is making progress in the semiconductor hardware ecosystem, and partnerships with foreign companies are helping to develop the sector further.

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