India’s iPhone Engine: Apple’s 45-Company Supply Chain Revealed

Apple has dramatically expanded its supply chain footprint in India, integrating nearly 45 companies as of 2025. This includes large domestic firms, global vendors, and over 20 Indian MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises), spanning component manufacturing, subassembly, and equipment supply.

Key Indian Companies in Apple’s Supply Chain

Company Name	Role / Contribution
Tata Electronics	iPhone assembly, precision components
Bharat Forge	Machinery and tooling for electronics
Hindalco	Aluminum casings and materials
Titan Engineering & Automation Ltd	Manufacturing automation systems
Wipro PARI	Robotics and automation
VVDN Technologies	Electronics design and manufacturing
Aequs	Precision engineering and components
Microplastics	Plastic components
ATL (Anand Teknow Aids Ltd)	Battery packs and modules
Motherson Group	Wiring harnesses and connectors
Avary Technologies	Printed circuit boards (PCBs)
SFO Technologies	EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services)
Jyoti CNC Automation	CNC machinery for Apple vendors

Global Suppliers Operating in India

Company Name	Origin	Role in India
Foxconn	Taiwan	Major iPhone assembler in Tamil Nadu
Pegatron	Taiwan	iPhone assembly in Tamil Nadu
Wistron (now Tata)	Taiwan/India	iPhone assembly, now under Tata Group
Jabil	USA	Component manufacturing
Salcomp	Finland	Chargers and power components
Foxlink	Taiwan	Cable assemblies

Geographic Spread

• Assembly hubs: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
• Component ecosystem: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana

Apple’s India strategy is driven by the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and geopolitical shifts, with India now producing one in five iPhones globally.