Foxconn Ramps Up AirPods Production in India as Apple Diversifies Supply Chain
Foxconn is significantly expanding AirPods production capacity at its Hyderabad facility, according to industry reports. The manufacturing giant plans to double monthly output while more than doubling its workforce as Apple accelerates its India manufacturing strategy. This expansion comes amid broader supply chain diversification efforts following recent rare earth metal constraints.
Major Production Boost Underway
Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn is preparing to dramatically scale up AirPods production at its Indian facility, according to a recent report from The Economic Times. Sources indicate the company’s plant in Hyderabad will double its monthly output capacity from the current 100,000+ units to approximately 200,000 units. This represents one of the most significant single-facility expansions in Apple’s Indian manufacturing ecosystem to date.