Apple has started manufacturing the iPhone 7 model in India, in addition to iPhone SE
and iPhone 6s, thus widening its ‘Made in India’ portfolio and
signalling its intention of developing the country as a manufacturing
hub.
“We are proud to be producing iPhone 7 in Bengaluru for our local
customers, furthering our long-term commitment in India,” said Apple in
an e-mail to ET exclusively.
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wistron, which makes iPhone SE and
6s models out of its plant on the outskirts of Bengaluru, has been
making the iPhone 7 devices in India since the beginning of March.
People familiar with the matter said that a price drop for the
iPhone 7 is unlikely with analysts saying the company will invest the
margins made from these devices into a more aggressive sales and
marketing play.