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# Tata plant fire could delay Apple's iPhone production in India
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/tata-plant-fire-could-delay-apples-iphone-production-in-india/
- Published: 2024-10-03T12:21:05.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-04T15:33:50.000Z
- Description: Apple may rely on in its factories in China to produce iPhones.
- Author: Louis Eriakha
- Tags: / News, Apple iPhone, Tech in India, Tata Group

**Update (Oct. 4):** *Tata Electronics said on Thursday that it will resume some of its operations at the plant.*

[Apple](https://www.techloy.com/tag/apple/) has slowly been shifting production of its devices from China to India to reduce dependencies. But, due to a recent fire incident in late September, the progress made towards the shift might have been dragged back a bit.

One of the companies Apple partnered with to produce in India, [Tata Group](https://www.techloy.com/tag/tata-group/), reportedly had a fire breakout at its plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, which lasted for several days and rendered the plant closed indefinitely.

The plant produced back panels and other iPhone components, which it supplied only to Tata's assembly factory and Foxconn. But with it non-functional now, *Reuters* says this could affect production of old iPhones by up to 15%.

[Apple is facing manufacturing hurdles in India as it seeks to reduce reliance on ChinaApple is seeking to reduce its manufacturing reliance on China and expand its operations in India. However, according to an FT report, the iPhone maker is facing obstacles in this effort, as it trains locals and helps establish production in southern India. The tech giant has been sending engineers and![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-89.png)TechloyAcquah Nana Yeboah![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1585184394271-4c0a47dc59c9)](https://www.techloy.com/apple-faces-hurdles-in-india/)

Apple started manufacturing its iPhones in India in 2022, [exporting $2.5B worth](https://www.techloy.com/apple-exports-2-5b-in-iphones-from-india/) of iPhones from India as part of its diversification from China in its second year. The company scaled up its domestic production to include its latest high-end iPhone [release](https://www.techloy.com/apple-glowtime-event-unveiling-the-iphone-16-lineup-and-other-hardware-products/), the iPhone 16 Pro model. 

[*Techl0y*](https://www.techloy.com/india-now-accounts-for-14-percent-of-apples-total-iphone-production/) earlier reported that India now accounts for 14% of iPhone production with Tata, one of Apple's OEM manufacturers having only recently begun its [production of the iPhone](https://www.techloy.com/wistron-to-sell-iphone-assembly-unit-in-india-to-tata-group/). However, if the plant is not operational soon, those numbers may go down affecting India's overall iPhone production.

[Apple ‘Glowtime’ Event: Unveiling the iPhone 16 lineup and other hardware productsWe rounded up all the major announcements from the Apple event and what it could mean for all of us!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-92.png)TechloyLouis Eriakha![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/iphone-16-1.png)](https://www.techloy.com/apple-glowtime-event-unveiling-the-iphone-16-lineup-and-other-hardware-products/)

To meet the demands, Apple might have to rely on China a bit more than it would like. It could start creating extra shifts in its factories in China and adding production lines too. Or, it could look elsewhere for its supplies.

Notably, there are rumours that this might not affect Apple as much because the company may have up to 8 weeks' worth of back panels and other components for their iPhones in stock*.*

Although the cause of the fire is unknown, authorities and sources have speculated that it originated from the part of the factory where chemicals are used.

Ultimately, this outbreak could have a major impact on [Apple's growth in India](https://www.techloy.com/apple-sales-growth-emerging-markets-india-china/) particularly due to its timing. India is nearing its festive season when iPhones could be in high demand. Apple might have to increase the costs of the iPhone because of the costs of importing required resources, despite [selling for significantly lower](https://www.techloy.com/apple-introduces-iphone-16-pro-at-lower-prices-in-india/) in the country or it may sell at a significant loss till it finds a solution.

[Apple’s ambitious plan to scale up production in India by fivefoldFollowing its “Wonderlust” event which featured the launch of an array of products including the iPhone 15 series, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the latest AirPods, Apple is strategically positioning itself for an ambitious manufacturing expansion. According to industry sources, Apple is planning to scale up manufacturing in India![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-90.png)TechloyEmmanuel Oyedeji![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1653402044061-cf6927192b05.jpeg)](https://www.techloy.com/apple-plans-to-scale-up-production-in-india/)