Foxconn to start shipping iPhones made at Devanahalli unit from June: Karnataka minister MB Patil

Bengaluru: Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, is expected to start commercial shipments of Apple iPhone from its Devanahalli unit, Industries Minister MB Patil said on Saturday.

Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, is making iPhones at a facility located on a 300-acre plot in the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) near Devanahalli.

"Foxconn’s unit at Devanahalli ITIR is nearly ready for launch, with commercial iPhone shipments expected to begin as early as June. This isn’t just a manufacturing milestone — it marks a strategic shift," Patil said.

"With rising geopolitical and tariff pressures, India is fast becoming Apple’s preferred production hub. This development strengthens Karnataka’s position in global manufacturing and opens the door to greater foreign investment — without compromising stakeholder interests," Patil said.

In his 2025-26 Budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Foxconn has started its manufacturing plant in Devanahalli with a capital investment of Rs 21,911 crore. “This company will be provided with an incentive of Rs 6,970 crore,” the CM said in the Budget.

Patil's statement came just days after US President Donald Trump asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop moving iPhone production to India.

"Apple CEO Mr Tim Cook has confirmed that for the June quarter, a majority of iPhones sold in the US will be made in India," Patil said. "As a Kannadiga, this is a proud moment. From Mysuru to Cupertino, Karnataka is making global headlines."