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South Korean firm HyVision System inks deal with Karnataka to build plant near Foxconn facility in Bengaluru
South Korean HyVision System signed an agreement with Karnataka on Friday to allow the company to build a factory for camera inspection machines. This unit will be near the Foxconn facility, which is close to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli.
Regional labour office gives a clean chit to Foxconn on alleged case of discrimination against married women
In its submission to the labour ministry on Wednesday, the regional labour commissioner, Chennai, said there is no evidence supporting claims of discrimination against married women in the recruitment and employment processes at the Foxconn's Chennai iPhone factory.
Indian officials visit Foxconn iPhone plant, question executives about hiring
Indian labour officials inspected a Foxconn factory near Chennai, questioning executives about alleged discriminatory hiring practices against married women. This follows a Reuters report revealing that Foxconn systematically excludes married women from iPhone assembly jobs. The investigation has prompted government inquiries and public debates about workplace discrimination and labour laws.
Foxconn employment row: Trade unions gather info on recruitment exercise at Tamil Nadu plant
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has sought a detailed report from the Tamil Nadu labour department after reports suggested that Foxconn was not hiring married women at the sprawling facility near here. An official of a manpower agency in Sriperumbudur said Foxconn India outsources employees through agencies and claimed that he did not come across any such incident of married women not getting preferred for recruitment.
25% of new hires are married women; nearly 70% workforce are women: Apple iPhone maker Foxconn
Foxconn clarified to government that 25 per cent of new hires are married women and safety protocol banning metal is not discriminatory. Ministry of Labour sought report on married women issue at Foxconn India Apple iPhone Plant. Foxconn emphasised that safety protocol applied to all, not just Hindu women. They brushed away media reports saying it was a misinterpretation.
Labor Ministry seeks detailed report from Tamil Nadu government on discriminatory hiring practice at Foxconn plant
The Indian government has requested a detailed report on hiring practices at Foxconn's iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, following reports of married women being excluded from assembly operations. The ministry of labour and employment has directed its regional office to provide the report, as section 5 of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 stipulates no discrimination in recruitment.
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Apple supplier Foxconn rejects married women from India iPhone jobs
A former human-resources executive at Foxconn India said the company's executives verbally convey the recruitment rules to its Indian hiring agencies, which Foxconn tasks with scouting for candidates, bringing them in for interviews and employing them.
AP fire-hit Foxlink back on track with a new Tamil Nadu plant
Apple supplier, Foxlink of Taiwan, is setting up a new factory in Oragadam, close to Chennai. This move comes as part of a fresh expansion plan following a destructive fire at their facility in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, last year.
'Apple may employ 5 lakh people in India in 3 years': Govt sources
Apple is expected to employ over 5 lakh people in India over the next three years through its vendors and suppliers, according to government sources. This is a significant increase from the current employment figure of 1.5 lakh people. Tata Electronics, which operates two plants for Apple, is the largest job creator among Apple's vendors in India.
Tata in talks to buy Pegatron’s iPhone operations as soon as May
Tata Group close to acquiring Pegatron's iPhone production in India, strengthening Apple ties. Negotiating majority stake in assembly near Chennai. Pegatron to assist Tata with manufacturing expertise. Modi offers financial incentives to boost Apple output in India.
Apple's India iPhone output hits $14 billion: report
Apple now makes as much as 14% or about 1 in 7 of its marquee devices from India, a Bloomberg report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
How Tata is putting the roar in the Make-in-India lion
Tata Group's strategic moves in high-tech manufacturing, including semiconductor investments and potential Pegatron acquisition, align with India's Make-in-India program. The Tata Group is poised for significant expansion in technology fields, with plans to inject over $120 billion into emerging business sectors and group focal points such as semiconductors, defense, electric vehicles, and Air India.
Tata likely to buy Pegatron's sole iPhone plant in India
Pegatron is in talks to transfer control of its iPhone manufacturing facility in India to the Tata Group, aiming to establish a joint venture with Tata Electronics holding at least a 65% stake. This move aligns with Apple's diversification strategy amid geopolitical tensions, strengthening Tata's position in iPhone manufacturing in India.
Taiwan earthquake a threat to global tech supply chain? TSMC halts some units, evacuates plants
A major earthquake in Taiwan prompted Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) to suspend chipmaking operations and evacuate plants. The incident raised concerns about disruptions to the global tech supply chain, highlighting the vulnerability of the industry to natural disasters and the need for diversification efforts.
Apple supplier Rayprus eyeing Bengaluru facility
The Foxconn subsidiary that makes high-quality precision camera and lens solutions is looking to set up its facility within the sprawling new Foxconn campus coming up in Bengaluru
Apple set to hit sweet spot with Rs 70,000-crore India sales
Analysts said the pace of expansion may slow in the next few years but will remain in the high double digits. The data cited refer to domestic sales, with iPhones accounting for 90-92% of sales. iPhone exports are not accounted for in Apple India’s books since these are global deals and the local unit is a sales entity.
Tata Group looking for Taiwanese partner for Dholera semicon plant
In a phased approach, the Indian conglomerate intends to initiate semiconductor production with established 65 nm technology. They will subsequently progress to 48 nm and ultimately 28 nm nodes within a few years. To have a strong technology partner with licence grade semiconductor manufacturing technology is key to the success of Tata's ambitious project.
India's quiet push to steal more of China's iPhone business
India, as part of a national manufacturing drive, is chipping away at that dominance, when many companies are looking to spread their work to countries other than China. An estimated 13% of the world's iPhones were assembled in India last year, and about three-quarters of those were made in Tamil Nadu. By next year, the volume produced in India is expected to double.
Tata, Pegatron in partnership talks for iPhone assembly in Tamil Nadu
Tata Group is in advanced talks with Pegatron to form a partnership for the iPhone assembly plant in Tamil Nadu. The plant will be Tata's second facility in India and the joint venture with Pegatron will help speed up manufacturing plans. Pegatron will provide technical and engineering support at the plant.
CCI greenlights Tata Electronics' acquisition of iPhone supplier Wistron Infocomm
This proposed deal involves the acquisition of 100 per cent equity share capital of Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing (India) Private Limited by Tata Electronics Private Limited. The equity shares will be acquired from SMS Infocomm (Singapore) Private Limited and Wistron Hong Kong Limited.
Apple's make-in-India plans get bigger, aims to build one in four iPhones in India
Apple, along with its suppliers, aims to produce more than 50 million iPhones annually in India within the next two to three years, Wall Street Journal reported. This is part of Apple's strategy to decrease reliance on China and diversify its supply chain. If successful, India could contribute a quarter of the global iPhone production by the end of the decade.
Tata plans new iPhone factory to hasten Apple’s India expansion
Tata wants to construct the factory in Hosur in the southern Tamil Nadu state, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The facility will likely have about 20 assembly lines and employ 50,000 workers within two years, according to the people, who declined to be named discussing unannounced plans. The goal is for the site to be operational in 12 to 18 months.
Enough iPhone buffer stock in place, Chennai rains won't hit Apple's business
Taiwan-headquartered Foxconn and Pegatron are two of Apple's key local assemblers of iPhones and are part of the government's production-linked incentive scheme. The two facilities are also key to driving India's mobile phone manufacturing growth as well as exports.
Apple battery vendor TDK to set up plant in Haryana, seeks environmental clearance
"TDK, a leading supplier of cells to Apple, is setting up a 180-acre facility in Manesar, Haryana to build cells for batteries which will be used in the #MadeInIndia iPhones. Several thousand new jobs will be created and an increase in domestic value addition," Chandrasekhar tweeted.
For workers at this iPhone plant, Tata means a fresh start
At the Narasapura facility, the recent takeover brings in hopes of better facilities, and a permanent position with Brand Tata.
iPhone production halted at Pegatron unit after 'minor' fire
The source of the fire was a mobile charging rack at Pegatron unit where the phones that are manufactured are tested to see if they are working and whether they are able to be charged: Source
Pegatron halts iPhone assembly at India plant after fire
The factory is currently being examined by fire safety officials. A person close to the development confirmed that production at the factory has been halted due to the investigation with no timeline on resumption.
From iPhone assembly to EVs, five areas where Foxconn is interested in India
Foxconn, the leading contract manufacturer of electronics, already has an iPhone factory in Tamil Nadu, which employs 40,000 people.
Tata Group in advanced stages to acquire Wistron's Karnataka plant
Tata Group is in talks to buy Wistron's Karnataka manufacturing unit, which produces components for Apple products. The deal, conducted through subsidiary Tata Electronics, is expected to lead to the Indian conglomerate being the first company in India to assemble iPhones. Although the Indian smartphone market is growing, Apple and other suppliers have been enticed to expand there by government policy.
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