Foxconn to Build New iPhone Enclosure Factory in India With $250M Investment [Report]

Foxconn is putting another quarter-billion dollars into its Indian manufacturing operations, with plans to build a new factory in Tamil Nadu focused on producing iPhone enclosures, according to a report from the Economic Times. The plan is a key part of Apple's continued push to build out its supply chain beyond China, a pivot that's gained urgency amid geopolitical tensions and the threat of new U.S. tariffs.

The new plant is set to be built near Foxconn's existing iPhone assembly facility in Sriperumbudur. A senior government official told the outlet that the project is just awaiting final approval from the state's High-Power Committee. That same official added that the state is actively trying to attract more of Apple's supply chain partners, noting, "A lot of companies are looking to invest in Tamil Nadu."

This investment doesn't happen in a vacuum. It follows a massive $1.5 billion injection from Foxconn into its Indian operations and comes as other facilities, including a new Tata Electronics plant, have recently started iPhone production. The goal, according to other reports, is to have most iPhones sold in the U.S. made in India by 2026.


Making iPhone enclosures in-country is a major step up from just handling final assembly, bringing a more complex part of the manufacturing process to India. An industry source cited in the report explained, "Foxconn already makes enclosures for other companies in India, so this will be an expansion for them." The new plant should be up and running within 15 to 18 months, further cementing India's crucial role in Apple's global production map.

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