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Apple to make AirPods in Hyderabad

Foxconn has approved an investment of $400 million for Hyderabad plant, which is expected to begin mass production by December 2024.

Apple to make AirPods in Hyderabad

Tuesday August 15, 2023 , 1 min Read

iPhone maker Apple will start manufacturing its wireless ear buds AirPods at Foxconn's Hyderabad factory, according to sources.

Foxconn has approved an investment of $400 million for Hyderabad plant which is expected to begin mass production by December 2024.

"Foxconn Hyderabad factory will make AirPods. The factory is expected to begin mass production by December," a source told PTI.

The information was confirmed by one more source who is privy to the development.

An email query sent to Apple and Foxconn did not elicit any reply.

AirPods will be the second product category after iPhone that will be made in India.

Apple's AirPods leads TWS (true wireless stereo) market globally.

It led the global TWS market with about 36% market share in the December 2022 quarter, according to research firm Canalys.

Apple was followed by Samsung with 7.5% market share, Xiaomi 4.4%, Boat 4%, and Oppo 3%.

Xiaomi started making its TWS in India this year at Optiemus Electronics plant in Noida.


Edited by Megha Reddy