As per a report by The Economic Times on April 14, Apple supplier Foxconn is said to be considering the purchase of as much as 300 acres of land close to the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in a major development for India’s electronics manufacturing industry.
If completed, this facility would represent Foxconn’s first significant plant in North India and might be bigger than its forthcoming plant in Bengaluru, which is set to become the company’s second-largest unit worldwide, according to the report.
The action is in line with initiatives by Foxconn and Apple to expand their supply chain beyond China and alleviate tariff pressures by enhancing their production presence in India.
Analysts referenced in the report indicate that broadening activities in India provides Foxconn with a safety cushion and improved access to developing electronics manufacturing services (EMS) prospects. Greater Noida, similar to Chennai, is developing into a strong electronics manufacturing hub, supported by favorable infrastructure and an expanding supplier network.
About Foxconn Greater Noida Land
The identified territory is under the jurisdiction of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and is in the same area where the HCL-Foxconn partnership has already acquired 50 acres for an outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT) plant. The project is now pending government approval.
The suggested location additionally advantages from strategic links, situated close to the forthcoming Jewar airport and next to key expressways in the NCR area.
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Foxconn India footprint
This move is a component of Foxconn’s wider plan to grow and diversify its manufacturing presence in India. The Taiwanese electronics giant already has facilities in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana, and has recently ceased its operations in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
The advancement occurs during continuous global supply chain adjustments and geopolitical instability, as the United States imposes tariffs ranging from 10 to 50 percent on imported goods. China has been hit with an extraordinary 145 percent tariff, while a 90-day tariff freeze has been introduced for other nations. India faced a 26 percent duty on its exports.
In the meantime, Apple has been shifting its production to India. Reports surfaced yesterday indicating that India will now manufacture iPhones valued at $22 billion. Bloomberg previously disclosed that approximately 20 percent of worldwide iPhone production now originates from India. In the previous financial year — concluding on March 31, 2025 — the technology giant exported iPhones valued at ₹1.5 trillion ($17.4 billion) from India.
