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Tata acquires majority stake in Apple partner Pegatron’s India unit

Tata acquires a 60% stake in Apple partner Pegatronโ€™s India unit, strengthening Indiaโ€™s position in iPhone production and tech manufacturing.

Tata Electronics has taken a significant step forward in the Indian electronics manufacturing sector by acquiring a 60% controlling stake in the Indian unit of Pegatron, one of Appleโ€™s key assembly partners. This move aligns with Tataโ€™s strategy to strengthen its role in Indiaโ€™s growing iPhone production industry.

Pegatronโ€™s Chennai plant to bolster Tataโ€™s footprint

Pegatron, a Taiwan-based company, operates an iPhone manufacturing facility near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. With this acquisition, Tata Electronics has positioned itself to play a larger role in Appleโ€™s supply chain. This development comes less than a year after Tata Electronics completed its acquisition of Wistronโ€™s Indian business, another Apple partner involved in assembling iPhones.

Although neither Tata nor Pegatron disclosed the financial details of the deal, the partnership highlights India’s growing importance as a manufacturing hub for technology products. As global companies seek alternatives to China for production, India is becoming a preferred destination due to its favourable policies and skilled workforce.

Strengthening Indiaโ€™s position in tech manufacturing

Randhir Thakur, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Electronics, expressed optimism about the acquisition. He stated, โ€œWe look forward to a new era of AI, digital, and technology-led manufacturing as we build these new facilities and expand our operations in India.โ€

Tata only began assembling iPhones in India last year but has already emerged as a critical player in Appleโ€™s Asian supply chain. This move cements Tataโ€™s position in the industry and supports Appleโ€™s ongoing efforts to diversify its production outside China.

A step towards Appleโ€™s India expansion

Apple has steadily increased its production presence in India in recent years, focusing on reducing its reliance on China. Collaborating with local manufacturing giants like Tata strengthens its strategy. The partnership is expected to benefit both Apple and Tata, offering the latter greater access to advanced manufacturing techniques while giving Apple a robust supply chain in India.

The Tamil Nadu government has supported efforts to establish the region as a hub for electronics manufacturing. With Pegatronโ€™s Chennai plant now under Tataโ€™s control, this acquisition will likely boost employment opportunities and drive further investment in the stateโ€™s tech sector.

This acquisition marks another milestone in Tataโ€™s push to expand its global manufacturing capabilities while supporting Indiaโ€™s growing role as a key player in the technology manufacturing ecosystem.

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