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Foxconn Singapore invests $37.2 million in Indian unit

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Date
Company
Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt Ltd
What it does
iPhone component manufacturing in India
Kind
Funding
Amount
$37.2 million
Stage
private-equity
Sector
Mobility & Logistics

What they do

Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India makes iPhone components for Apple in Tamil Nadu

What happened

Foxconn Singapore bought 351.73 million shares for $37.2 million, now holding nearly 100% stake

Why it matters

The investment supports Foxconn's expansion in India amid Apple's growth and supply-chain diversification

The details

  • Foxconn Singapore, a subsidiary of the Taiwanese electronics giant, bought 351.73 million shares in Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt Ltd.
  • The investment amount was $37.2 million (about ₹352 crore).
  • After the transaction, Foxconn Singapore holds 23.18 billion shares in the Indian unit, representing nearly 100% stake.
  • The cumulative holding value is $2.82 billion.
  • Foxconn calls the acquisition a long-term investment funded through private capital.
  • The investment reflects Foxconn's expansion plans in India amid rising Apple product demand and global supply-chain diversification.

The bigger picture

  • India is pushing for domestic electronics production, and Apple is reducing reliance on China.
  • Apple recorded double-digit growth in India in Q2 FY26, and CEO Tim Cook called India a 'huge opportunity'.
  • Apple opened its sixth retail store in India in Mumbai's Borivali earlier in 2026.
  • Foxconn follows a 3-3-3 policy: integrate three emerging industries, three core technologies, and three smart platforms for supply diversification.

About the business

  • Foxconn's Tamil Nadu facility makes iPhone components for Apple.
  • In October 2025, Foxconn committed ₹15,000 crore to enhance Tamil Nadu operations.
  • Foxconn is building a 300-acre facility near Bengaluru airport in Karnataka, with ₹25,000 crore investment.
  • The Karnataka facility will have an annual production capacity of 20 million smartphones.
  • Foxconn also plans a 300-acre facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, targeting North India.
  • India is both an important market and a key manufacturing destination for Apple, with 'Made in India' products used locally and exported.

What happens next

  • Foxconn plans to continue expanding its manufacturing footprint in India.
  • The company is building facilities in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to increase production capacity.
  • Foxconn follows a 3-3-3 policy for long-term growth and supply diversification.

The deal

Type
private placement of shares

Investors

  • Foxconn Singapore (lead) — Subsidiary of Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.), the world's largest electronics manufacturer.

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