Apple informs suppliers it will source iPhone 16 batteries from India: Report

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Apple has told its parts suppliers that it wants to get batteries for the upcoming iPhone 16 from factories in India, as per a Financial Times report. Earlier in November, Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, as reported by MacRumors, suggested that Apple may initiate the assembling of the iPhone 17 in India, marking the first instance where the company will undertake iPhone development outside of China.

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Additionally, the report highlights that approximately 12-14 percent of iPhones distributed worldwide are manufactured in India, as mentioned earlier. The choice to produce the iPhone 17 in India is attributed to its "simplified design," which is expected to reduce potential complications in the development phase.

Kuo mentioned, "Apple has the opportunity to enhance its ties with the Indian government. This strategic step will have a positive impact on the prospective sales of iPhones and other Apple products within the Indian market, playing a pivotal role in Apple's growth over the forthcoming decade." Also Read: Mint Explainer | What has changed for Apple in India? Recently, Apple has been actively working on diversifying its supply chain and relocating a significant portion of its production outside of China.