Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is expected to start commercial shipments of Apple iPhone from its Devanahalli unit on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Industries Minister M.B. Patil said on Saturday.

Taking to X, he said: “Apple CEO Mr. Tim Cook has confirmed that, for the June quarter, a majority of iPhones sold in the US will be made in India.”

Mr. Patil’s statement comes days after U.S. President Donald Trump told Mr. Cook to stop moving iPhone production to India.

The Minister announced that Foxconn’s unit is nearly ready for launch, with commercial iPhone shipments expected to begin as early as June. “This isn’t just a manufacturing milestone — it marks a strategic shift. With rising geopolitical and tariff pressures, India is fast becoming Apple’s preferred production hub. This development strengthens Karnataka’s position in global manufacturing and opens the door to greater foreign investment — without compromising stakeholder interests,” he said.

Foxconn has started its manufacturing plant in Devanahalli with a capital investment of ₹21,911 crore. In his 2025-26 Budget speech, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had said, “This company will be provided with an incentive of ₹ 6,970 crore by Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM).”