A new plant making iPhones in southern India has started production and another will begin shipments in May, as Apple looks to boost manufacturing beyond its tariff-hit main manufacturing hub, China,

A new plant in India has begun operations to make Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone, while another will start shipments in May, Reuters reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. The developments come amid Apple bolstering its manufacturing in India as it seeks to diversify its supply chain base beyond China,

Apple (AAPL) plans to manufacture most U.S.-bound iPhones in India by the end of 2026, to navigate potential China tariffs. While production costs in India are 5% to 8% higher, the iPhone maker is holding urgent talks with Foxconn and Tata to achieve this goal.