Major Apple Partner supplier Foxconn said on Saturday it was seeking cooperation in India in new areas like chips and electric vehicles (EVs) after a visit to the country by its chairman, Liu Young-way.
Apple Partner has been shifting production away from China after the country’s strict COVID-19 restrictions disrupted the manufacturing of new iPhone models and other devices, and amid tensions between Beijing and Washington.
In January, India’s trade minister said Apple, which began iPhone assembly in the country in 2017 through Wistron Corp and later Foxconn, wants India to account for up to 25 percent of its production from about 5 percent to 7 percent currently.
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker and formally called Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, said Liu had visited India from February 27 to Saturday.
“My trip this week supported Foxconn’s efforts to deepen partnerships, meet old friends and make new ones, and seek cooperation in new areas such as semiconductor development and electric vehicles,” Liu said in a statement.
Foxconn has ambitious plans to make EVs, and is also looking to make chips.
“On the basis to share, collaborate and thrive together, Foxconn will continue to communicate with local governments to seek the most beneficial development opportunities for the company and all stakeholders,” Liu added.
He did not mention any new concrete investment plans in the country, and Foxconn has not announced any since his trip.
Apple’s iPhones will soon be assembled at another site in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, and 300 acres (120 hectares) have been aside to set up a factory, the state government said on Friday.
Currently, iPhones are assembled in India by at least three of Apple’s global suppliers – Foxconn and Pegatron in Tamil Nadu, and Wistron in Karnataka.
Apple Partner Foxconn Seeking India’s Cooperation to Make EVs, Chips
Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, is actively seeking cooperation with India to expand its presence in the electric vehicle (EV) and semiconductor sectors. This initiative aligns with Apple’s strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint and reduce reliance on China amid geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties.Financial Times+7Reuters+7The Economic Times+7
Foxconn’s Expansion Plans in India Apple Partner
Foxconn has been increasing its investments in India, focusing on both EV manufacturing and semiconductor production. In May 2025, the Indian government approved a joint venture between Foxconn and HCL Technologies to establish a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh. This facility is expected to produce 36 million display driver chips per month for various applications, including mobile phones, laptops, and automobiles. The project represents a significant step in India’s efforts to become a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing with Apple Partner. India Briefing+1The Times of India+1The Times of India
Strategic Importance of the Partnership means Apple Partner
The collaboration between Foxconn and India is strategically important for several reasons:
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Diversification of Supply Chains: By investing in India, Foxconn aims to mitigate risks associated with over-reliance on Chinese manufacturing, especially in light of U.S.-China trade tensions.
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Support for India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ Initiative: The establishment of semiconductor and EV manufacturing facilities aligns with India’s goal of achieving self-reliance in critical technologies.
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Job Creation and Economic Growth: The projects are expected to create thousands of jobs and stimulate economic growth in the regions where the facilities are located Apple Partner.
Future Outlook of Apple Partner
As Foxconn continues to explore opportunities in India’s EV and semiconductor sectors, the partnership is poised to strengthen the technological and economic ties between Taiwan and India. The success of these ventures could serve as a model for future collaborations in other high-tech industries.
