Apple is stepping up its manufacturing push in India, with all models of the upcoming iPhone 17 series, including the high-end Pro versions, being assembled in the country from the start.

Bengaluru: Apple has announced the opening of its third retail store in India — in Hebbal, north Bengaluru — which will welcome customers from Sept 2..

If the iPhone 16 Pro is on your wishlist, now could be the perfect moment to buy. Flipkart is offering a huge discount of Rs 18,000 on Apple’s high-end device. Whether you’re upgrading from an older iPhone or switching from another brand, this deal makes the iPhone 16 Pro more affordable than ever.

EXCLUSIVE!! Apple accidentally added the 2025 September 9th iPhone event invite to the AppleTV App before promptly taking it down. The design is reminiscent of the OG MacBook Air wallpaper, likely a hint towards the new iPhone 17 Air. pic.twitter.com/b9qLYTfZJC — AppleLeaker (@LeakerApple) August 21, 2025

Latest reports have suggested that Apple is moving more iPhone 17 production from China to India for the US market. At launch, the full range of iPhone 17 models will be shipped from India for the first time.

After years of relying on China for iPhone production, Apple is boosting its presence in India. The tech giant hit a milestone ahead of the iPhone 17 launch.

According to media reports, the iPhone 18 series could feature four models, including the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone.

Apple Inc’s latest super-premium model, the iPhone 16, was the most exported smartphone from India, accounting for 18 per cent of total export volumes in the first half (H1) of calendar year (CY) 2025, according to Counterpoint Research.