Apple has set a new milestone in India, achieving its fastest-ever growth in iPhone production and exports in the first half of 2025. According to market research firms Canalys and CMR, iPhone output surged 53% year-on-year to 23.9 million units, while exports rose 52% to 22.88 million units valued at $22.56 billion. The United States emerged as the largest destination for Indian-made iPhones, receiving 78% of exports. The Prime Minister’s Office celebrated the achievement, highlighting India’s expanding role in global tech manufacturing. The Tata Group has also become a significant exporter, now accounting for nearly 40% of India’s iPhone exports. This rapid growth underscores Apple’s growing confidence in India as a core manufacturing base and provides a major boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
