<p> Seeking to set up a manufacturing base in India, US-based iPhone maker Apple has made a detailed presentation to the government officials.<br /><br /></p>.<p>In a brief statement after the meeting, Apple said that it appreciates the constructive and open dialogue with the government about further expansion and local operations.<br /><br />Among other things, Apple has been demanding relaxation in local outsourcing norms to start production in India.<br /><br />Earlier, the government had relaxed norms on 30% mandatory production on Indian soil. It had also relaxed sourcing regime for another five years for entities undertaking single brand retail trading of products having ‘state-of-art’ and ‘cutting edge’ technology.<br /><br />The California-based company had then pleaded to the government that it had cutting-edge technology and hence it should be given relaxation. The company enjoys similar relation in China.<br /><br />Apple has been eyeing India, the fastest growing smartphone market in the world, ever since it saw sale dip in the US and China.<br /><br />But the government has been reluctant in giving the company favours, which other smartphone makers do not enjoy on Indian soil.<br /><br />Open mind<br /><br />Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had recently said that India would consider with an “open mind” if Apple presented a structured request.<br /><br />“We would very much like Apple to come and have a base in India. They have a base in China, and China is under stress. If a structured request comes from them, we will surely consider it with a open mind,” Prasad had said.<br /><br /><br /></p>
<p> Seeking to set up a manufacturing base in India, US-based iPhone maker Apple has made a detailed presentation to the government officials.<br /><br /></p>.<p>In a brief statement after the meeting, Apple said that it appreciates the constructive and open dialogue with the government about further expansion and local operations.<br /><br />Among other things, Apple has been demanding relaxation in local outsourcing norms to start production in India.<br /><br />Earlier, the government had relaxed norms on 30% mandatory production on Indian soil. It had also relaxed sourcing regime for another five years for entities undertaking single brand retail trading of products having ‘state-of-art’ and ‘cutting edge’ technology.<br /><br />The California-based company had then pleaded to the government that it had cutting-edge technology and hence it should be given relaxation. The company enjoys similar relation in China.<br /><br />Apple has been eyeing India, the fastest growing smartphone market in the world, ever since it saw sale dip in the US and China.<br /><br />But the government has been reluctant in giving the company favours, which other smartphone makers do not enjoy on Indian soil.<br /><br />Open mind<br /><br />Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had recently said that India would consider with an “open mind” if Apple presented a structured request.<br /><br />“We would very much like Apple to come and have a base in India. They have a base in China, and China is under stress. If a structured request comes from them, we will surely consider it with a open mind,” Prasad had said.<br /><br /><br /></p>
