iPhone Shipments Likely To Begin In June From Foxconn’s Bengaluru Unit

Sharing the development on X (formerly Twitter), the minister highlighted a major milestone for India’s electronics manufacturing sector. “Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that, in the June quarter, most iPhones sold in the United States will be manufactured in India,” Mr. Patil wrote, underlining Karnataka’s growing global manufacturing footprint.

The minister emphasized that this isn't merely about manufacturing phones but represents a broader strategic realignment in Apple’s global supply chain. “This marks a significant shift driven by increasing geopolitical and tariff challenges. India, and particularly Karnataka, is now emerging as a preferred hub for high-end electronics production. This move enhances our state’s standing in global manufacturing while encouraging further foreign investments,” he added.

The Foxconn plant near Devanahalli is nearing operational readiness and is expected to begin shipping iPhones commercially within the next few weeks. The facility, being built with a massive capital outlay of ₹21,911 crore, spans 300 acres in the ITIR Industrial Area covering Doddaballapura and Devanahalli taluks in Bengaluru Rural District.