Apple has begun local manufacturing of the iPhone 13 in India, marking a significant milestone for iPhone 13 India production. Foxconn's Chennai plant is now assembling the standard iPhone 13 model, making it one of the few premium smartphones manufactured domestically in the country.
iPhone 13 India Production: What You Need to Know
According to an ET report, Apple has confirmed that only the regular iPhone 13 model will be manufactured at the Foxconn facility in Chennai — not the Pro or Pro Max variants. This follows Apple's established pattern, as the company has never assembled iPhone Pro models in India.
The iPhone 13 joins an expanding lineup of iPhones already made in India. Both the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 series have been produced domestically for some time. With the addition of the iPhone 13, Apple is clearly deepening its commitment to local manufacturing under India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
Apple's Growing Focus on the Indian Market
India is the world's second-largest smartphone market, and Apple is moving quickly to strengthen its foothold. In 2021, Apple sold approximately 5 million iPhones in India, pushing its market share to 4%. The company sees substantial room for growth, particularly as its manufacturing presence lowers the cost of serving Indian consumers.
A notable shift with the iPhone 13 series was Apple's decision to launch it in India simultaneously with the United States and other major markets in September 2021 — a first for the brand. Previously, Indian consumers had to wait weeks or months after the global launch to get their hands on a new iPhone.
Foxconn, Apple's primary manufacturing partner, operates the Chennai plant that is now producing the iPhone 13. The facility has been a key part of Apple's India strategy, and this expansion signals further investment in local supply chains.
Apple Repair Policy: Stolen and Lost iPhones
Around the same time as the manufacturing announcement, Apple updated its repair policy to refuse servicing for stolen or lost iPhones. The policy applies to devices registered in the GSMA Device Registry. Apple's service centers and authorised partner centers — which use the MobileGenius app — will not accept repairs for flagged devices. This move is designed to deter theft and reduce the resale value of stolen units.
For Indian consumers, this is worth noting: if an iPhone is lost or stolen and registered as such, it cannot be repaired through official Apple channels regardless of its manufacturing origin.
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