'Designed in California, assembled in India': iPhone in new phase

Local production begins for midrange XR model, with export potential

A woman uses an Apple iPhone at a cafe in New Delhi. India will have a greater role in Apple's supply chain. © Getty Images

ROSEMARY MARANDI and KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writers

November 28, 2019 02:23 JST

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI -- Apple is set to use India as an export hub, having begun production of its iPhone XR model with the potential for outbound shipments.

The California-based tech company began assembling the year-old XR phones in India last month through contract manufacturer Foxconn, company sources confirmed.