Apple's move will certainly be a fillip to the make in India and domestic manufacturing dream of the Indian government.
In some stellar news for all iPhone enthusiasts, tech giants Apple on Tuesday (March 9) said that its flagship and environment-friendly iPhone 12 smartphone will soon be produced in India for the local customers. This move will certainly be a fillip to the make in India and domestic manufacturing dream of the Indian government.
Apple registered over 60 per cent growth (on-year) in its India business in the full year 2020 while for the festive quarter, the growth was an impressive 100 per cent (YoY) and iPhone 12 contributed significantly towards it, IANS reported.
1. What Apple said
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"We are proud to be starting production of iPhone 12 in India for our local customers. Apple is dedicated to making the best products and services in the world to delight our customers,” Apple told IANS in a statement.
2. Apple iPhone 12 received tremendous response
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The iPhone 12 series has received stupendous response in the country. Despite arriving in October, the iPhone 12 contributed significantly towards the rise of Apple in the festive quarter (October-December period) in the country, according to market intelligence firm CyberMedia Research (CMR).
3. Apple aims for ‘aggressive growth’ in India
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“With its recent market gains in India, Apple is positioned for aggressive growth in the upcoming quarters. The local assembly of iPhone 12 in India will give a further fillip to its Apple’s prospects," said Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CMR.
4. iPhone 12
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For the first time, iPhone 12 models utilise 100 per cent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, including the new camera, Taptic Engine, and MagSafe, as well as Apple’s MagSafe accessories.
5. iPhones manufactured in India
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Apple started manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017 with iPhone SE. Today, Apple manufactures some of its most advanced iPhones in India including XR, iPhone 11, and now iPhone 12.
6. Cost of iPhone 12 in India
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In India, the Apple iPhone 12 is priced at Rs 79,900 while the iPhone 12 mini is priced at Rs 69,900. The iPhone 12 Pro will cost you Rs 1,19,900 while the iPhone 12 pro max version will cost you Rs 1,29,990.
