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Karnataka Announces ‘Initial Manufacturing Operations’ of Apple in India but No Deal Yet

srijita
Last updated: 2017/02/05 at 4:58 PM
By srijita 3 Min Read
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Karnataka Announces 'Initial Manufacturing Operations' of Apple in India but No Deal Yet

The government of Karnataka said on Thursday it welcomed a proposal from Apple to begin initial manufacturing operations in the state, in a sign the tech company is slowly moving forward with plans to assemble iPhones in the country.

“Apple’s intentions to manufacture in Bengaluru will foster cutting edge technology eco system and supply chain development in the state, which are critical for India to compete globally,” the government of the south Indian state said in a statement.

“Apple’s decision on initial manufacturing in Bengaluru has further enhanced the reputation of Bengaluru as the most preferred destination for foreign investment and further validation of the State Government Policies aimed at fostering manufacturing, innovation and investments in Karnataka,” the statement added.

Late on Thursday evening, Priyank Kharge, Information and Technology Minister for Karnataka, said on Twitter, “Glad to announce initial manufacturing operations of the world’s most valued company: Apple, in Karnataka”. However, by Friday morning, the minister had deleted the said tweet.

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A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that no deal, or memorandum of understanding had so far been finalised with the Karnataka government.

The person, who asked not to be named, said if Apple did go ahead with plans to begin assembling the iPhone, it was likely to do so initially at a plant being set up by its Taiwanese manufacturing partner Wistron Corp at Peenya on the outskirts of the tech hub of Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Apple was not immediately reachable for comment.

Cupertino, California-based Apple, is keen to assemble its phones in India, one of the world’s fastest growing smartphone markets.

Apple representatives met with federal and state government officials in India last week, as it is lobbying hard for a raft of tax and sourcing concessions from India, before it begins to assemble iPhones in the country.

Following the meetings, Apple said it appreciated the open and constructive dialogue it held with Indian officials, around the expansion of its local operations in the country.

Any final decision around manufacturing in India however, is likely to still be contingent on the government’s willingness to concede ground on the concessions sought by the company.

Last month, Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said India would consider Apple’s request for incentives to invest in the country with an “open mind.”

On its part, the government of Karnataka said on Thursday it was “committed to new initiatives in any sector for manufacturing and will provide a conducive environment for investment.”
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