iPhones will soon be assembled in India, capitalizing on domestic market opportunities and possible retail expansion

Briefing

iPhones will soon be assembled in India, capitalizing on domestic market opportunities and possible retail expansion

February 7, 2017

Briefing

  • India iPhone Assembly – Apple will start assembling iPhones in Bangalore, India's tech capital, through contractor Wistron Corp by end of April 2017
  • Targeted India Growth – Looking to market for long term growth as China sales continue to slow, banking that Indian consumers with rising incomes will buy premium-priced iPhones manufactured in Bangalore
  • Low Current Share – iPhones comprise less than 2% of smartphone shipments in India, even though 750 million smartphones are expected to be sold there by 2020
  • India Expansion – CEO Tim Cook said Apple is in discussions to set up retail stores and invest significantly in country

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Apple Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

February 3, 2017

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