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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced Apple plans to expand Indian manufacturing.
Future production may include hardware such as iPads and Mac computers.
The announcement follows the notification of a Rs 62,500-crore manufacturing scheme.
This Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme is scheduled to run from 2027 to 2031.
More context
The initiative incentivizes high-volume production and domestic brand development.
Three Indian smartphone companies are reportedly preparing to release homegrown devices.
These domestic firms are required to maintain at least 51% Indian ownership.
Government support for these players depends on intellectual property and design quality.
Officials expect these domestic players to emerge within 10 to 14 months.
The strategy aims to increase local value addition within the technology sector.
India is positioning itself to strengthen its global electronics manufacturing ecosystem.