In an effort to diversify its global supply chain, Apple hopes that the batteries of the new iPhone 16 phones to be released next year will be made in India.。But Apple's desire also depends on whether its suppliers can keep up。According to two people close to Apple, Apple has informed its component suppliers that the company wants suppliers to preferentially source iPhone 16 batteries from their Indian factories.。Three people familiar with the matter said that Apple has encouraged battery manufacturers such as Desai Batteries in mainland China to set up new factories in India, and has asked Taiwan-based battery supplier Xinpu Technology to expand its production scale in India to cope with future orders.。"If iPhone 16 battery supply goes well, Apple plans to move more iPhone battery production to India."。"A person familiar with the matter said。

According to recent research from Counterpoint's monthly smartphone tracking in India, while Apple hit a quarterly high of 2.5 million units in the third quarter of 2023 (July-September), the overall Indian smartphone market was flat over the same period.。Samsung to 17.2% share topped the market for the fourth consecutive quarter。Millet to 16.6% share in second place, vivo with 15.9% share followed。In the overall market, the sound brand grew the fastest, up 41% year-on-year.。