New Delhi: Apple is set to boost the ‘make in India’ initiative by starting local production of airpods for expenses. This makes airpods the second product category, after iphones, to benefit from the production-linked incentive (pli) scheme. Notable, the ‘make in India’ initial was launched by prime minister in September 2014 as part of a wider set of nation-building initiatives.
According to Industry Sources, Apple will manufacture Non-ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) AirPods for Export. Production is expected to begin by April at foxconn’s hyderabad plant, thought the company has not officially confirmed this.
India’s True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Market Grew 14 per cent year-on-yar in 2024, according to counterpoint research. This growth was driven by seasonal sales, affordable pricing, and increasing demand across Various applications, Along with Wider Availability.
Meanwhile, apple has record iPhone expenses from India, Reaching RS1 Lakh Crore in Just 10 Months (April-January) of the Current Financial Year (FY25), Thanks to the Pli Scheme.
iPhone Export
According to industry data, in the month of January, the iPhone expenses reached Around Rs 19,000 Crore, an all-time high. The Overall iPhone Exports from the Country Grew More Than 30 per cent in the 10 months this fiscal (April-January 2025) Compared to the same period last financial (Rs 76,000 Crore).
Apple’s Strong Growth in India
India is a huge market for apple and “We have achieved a December quarter growth record where the iphone was the top seling model in the country for the October for the October for the October-Decmber Periode of 2024,” Applic CEOOK SAID Recently.
Apple recently Announced a groundbreaking new lineup of airpods models and features. The new airpods 4 are the most advanced and comfortable headphones apple have created with an open-ear design. (With IANS Inputs)