Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn has successfully recruited 30,000 employees at its new iPhone assembly plant in Devanahalli, near Bengaluru, achieving the feat in just eight to nine months, the fastest factory hiring record in India. The development highlights India’s increasing role in global electronics manufacturing and Apple’s plan to reduce reliance on China.
The 300-acre plant is notable for its workforce composition, with around 80% women, mostly aged 19–24 and entering formal employment for the first time. This makes the facility one of the largest single-location women employer hubs in the country.
Trial production began in April–May, initially assembling iPhone 16 models, and the plant now produces the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max devices, with over 80% of phones exported, integrating the unit into Apple’s global supply chain.
To accommodate its staff, Foxconn has built six large dormitories, with plans for more. The company aims to develop the site into a self-contained mini township with residential, medical, educational, and recreational facilities. Employees receive free accommodation, subsidized meals, and an average monthly salary of ₹18,000, considered competitive for blue-collar manufacturing jobs for women.
The ₹20,000 crore investment positions the Devanahalli facility to become India’s largest factory in terms of production capacity and employment. Foxconn expects the workforce could rise to 50,000 once the plant reaches full capacity next year.
This rapid ramp-up aligns with Apple’s strategy to expand manufacturing outside China, supported by India’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. With exports increasing, India is set to become a central hub in Apple’s global manufacturing network, while creating significant employment opportunities for women.
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