Bengaluru, 21 August (Kiran News). Apple has officially started production of the iPhone 17 series in India, months ahead of its global debut in September 2025. This is the first large-scale assembly of the upcoming iPhone model at Foxconn’s newly built plant in Bengaluru, highlighting India’s expanding role in Apple’s global supply chain.
The Devanahalli facility, developed with an investment of about USD 2.8 billion (around Rs. 25,000 crore), has become Foxconn’s second-largest plant outside China. Small-scale assembly is already underway, with engineers from Taiwan and other regions working on process optimisation. Along with Bengaluru, Foxconn’s Chennai unit is also assembling the new iPhone 17, further strengthening Apple’s manufacturing presence in India.
Apple’s output in India has grown rapidly. The company reported a 60 percent increase in production value for the financial year ending March 2025, reaching USD 22 billion. CEO Tim Cook recently stated that by June 2025, most iPhones sold in the United States had been assembled in India. Last year, India produced around 35 to 40 million units, and this year, the number is expected to reach nearly 60 million. Exports from India are also set to rise, further solidifying the country’s position as a key base for Apple.
iPhone 17 Series: Launch Timeline (Expected)
Apple is likely to announce the iPhone 17 series on August 26, with a global unveiling expected on September 9, 2025. Pre-orders are set to open on September 12, and deliveries in India and other markets are likely to begin on September 19. The lineup will include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air (successor to the Plus model), iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. These devices will run on iOS 26, while iOS 16.6 will be rolled out to older models on September 16.
iPhone 17 Series: Key Specifications and Price (Expected)
The upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to feature the A17 Bionic chip, camera upgrades with periscope telephoto lenses on Pro models, ProMotion displays, and longer battery life. Improvements in 5G connectivity and computational photography are also anticipated.
In India, the iPhone 17 base model is expected to start at Rs. 79,999. The iPhone 17 Air may be priced around Rs. 89,999, while the Pro variants will have higher prices due to advanced components and import tariffs.
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