Why Apple chose India first for the iPhone 17 series?
Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event revealed the iPhone 17 lineup, including the sleek iPhone Air, all manufactured in India before shipping worldwide. This marks a shift in Apple’s supply chain strategy. With FY25 India sales at $9 billion and exports surging 76% to ₹1.5 lakh crore, Apple is cementing India as both a key market and production hub.