Foxconn is moving ahead with plans to create thousands of new manufacturing jobs in India, despite growing political pressure from U.S. leaders to bring production back to American soil. The Taiwanese electronics giant, Apple’s primary manufacturing partner, is investing heavily in two major Indian facilities that will significantly expand its workforce in the country.
According to FT, the company is building a 1.5 billion plant in Tamil Nadu to produce display components for iPhones, along with a 450 million semiconductor assembly unit in Uttar Pradesh in partnership with HCL Technologies. These projects are expected to create at least 2,000 direct jobs initially, with thousands more positions likely to follow as production scales up. The expansion builds on Foxconn’s existing Indian workforce of approximately 80,000 employees.
This jobs push comes amid vocal opposition from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently urged Apple to shift manufacturing operations to the United States. However, business realities appear to be outweighing political pressure, with Foxconn prioritizing India’s skilled but lower-cost workforce, generous government incentives, and strategic position as an alternative to Chinese manufacturing.
Indian officials have welcomed Foxconn’s continued investment, viewing it as validation of the country’s production-linked incentive scheme that offers billions in subsidies to attract electronics manufacturers. The new facilities will not only provide employment opportunities but also help develop India’s technical workforce and supplier ecosystem.
Industry analysts note that while U.S. political rhetoric may continue, Foxconn’s expansion demonstrates how multinational corporations are making long-term bets on India’s manufacturing capabilities. The jobs being created range from entry-level assembly positions to highly skilled technical roles, offering diverse opportunities for India’s growing workforce despite the geopolitical tensions surrounding global supply chains.
-with inputs from Business Today and Financial Times
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