Apple to Commence AirPods Production in India for Export
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Synopsis
Apple is set to begin local production of AirPods in India for export as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. This follows the success of iPhones and is supported by the production-linked incentive scheme.
Key Takeaways
- Apple starts AirPods production in India.
- Focus on exports under the 'Make in India' initiative.
- Production to begin at Foxconn in Hyderabad.
- Apple's iPhone exports have seen record growth.
- New AirPods models announced, featuring advanced technology.
New Delhi, March 16 (NationPress) In a significant boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Apple is preparing to initiate the local manufacturing of AirPods aimed at export from the country. This marks Apple's second product line produced locally, following the phenomenal success of iPhones attributed to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
According to industry insiders, the production of AirPods (specifically the models without Active Noise Cancellation, or ANC) is currently intended for export.
The commencement of AirPods production is expected by April at the Foxconn facility located in Hyderabad.
As of now, there has been no formal announcement from Apple.
In 2024, India’s True Wireless Stereo (TWS) market saw shipments increase by 14 percent year-over-year, as reported by the latest Counterpoint research. This surge in shipments has been fueled by seasonal promotional events, budget-friendly products, and an expanded application usage alongside improved channel accessibility.
While leveraging the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple has achieved record-breaking iPhone export figures from India, reaching Rs 1 lakh crore within the first 10 months (April-January) of the ongoing financial year (FY25).
As per industry statistics, January alone saw iPhone exports soar to approximately Rs 19,000 crore, marking an unprecedented high. Overall iPhone exports from India have seen an increase of over 30 percent during the first 10 months of this fiscal year (April-January 2025) compared to the corresponding period last fiscal (Rs 76,000 crore).
India represents a vast market for Apple, which recently noted a record growth in the December quarter, with the iPhone being the top-selling model for the October-December timeframe of 2024, according to CEO Tim Cook.
Moreover, Apple has unveiled a revolutionary new series of AirPods, featuring the latest models and enhancements. The upcoming AirPods 4 are touted as the most advanced and comfortable headphones ever designed by Apple, boasting an open-ear structure.
