Apple plans to shift some iPad production to India

On December 5, it was reported that Apple is discussing with Indian officials to transfer some iPad production to India, but there is no specific plan yet. However, some professionals have warned that India’s lack of highly skilled personnel to manufacture highly complex devices like iPads may delay the plan. Since 2017, Apple has been assembling old iPhones in India until this year when it started producing the latest iPhone 14. The status of the “Indian fruit chain” has gradually been upgraded. | Related reading (Wall Street News)

Jing Yuan

The migration of Apple’s production capacity to India is a long-term topic, not only due to the impact of the epidemic, but also the power behind it. Some say this is an important step taken by the Modi government to catch up with China and make India the second world factory.

On the surface, this matter is not good for China, but in the long run, it is good for China. As a result, it is likely that China’s smartphone manufacturing industry will be accelerated on the two tracks of going high-end and going global.

Apple’s success in China is not caused by a single factor. It includes the social environment, labor conditions, the level of the entire manufacturing industry, and the most critical quality and spirit of the workforce. Apple’s move to move to India is also an attempt. Apple has the deep pockets to keep trying. But one thing is certain, looking at the world, it is impossible to find a production base like China. The process of Apple’s transfer to India will not be smooth sailing. It depends on how India will adjust its labor policy, whether it can improve the labor force level in the short term, and at the same time have basic supporting supplies and services that can keep up. Those problems in India’s manufacturing industry will be solved without encountering Apple. From this perspective, Apple is also giving way to other foreign capital, including Chinese companies.

Chinese companies, especially mobile phone companies, have encountered many problems in their development in India over the years, and some have fallen into a dilemma. If Apple can develop in India, it must mean that India has improved its policies and regulations, which will benefit more foreign companies entering India in the future. Of course, these foreign companies also include Chinese overseas companies.

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According to Apple’s deployment, those produced in India will be supplied to the world, while those produced in China will not be withdrawn. He will be responsible for supplying mainland China ➕ Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and South Korea and Mongolia markets

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