Foxconn, Apple's largest supplier, plans to start production at its upcoming factory at Devanahalli in Bengaluru by April 1, 2024.
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Discussing factory plans
Foxconn recently purchased 300 acres of land at Devanahalli. Its executives met with Karnataka government's representatives to discuss the factory.
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Land transfer
Karnataka government to transfer land to Foxconn before July 1, in line with the company's plan to start production by April 2022 to 2024.
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Foxconn's plans
Foxconn plans to manufacture 20 million smartphones annually. The project will be completed in three phases and provide employment to 50,000 people.
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India's iPhone boom
Foxconn's new factory in India is expected to boost the country's share in global iPhone production, which currently stands at 7%, up from just 1% in 2021.