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Apple and Foxconn to Double AirPods Production in India

10/27/2025

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Apple Inc. and its partner Foxconn plan to double monthly AirPods production.
The Kongara Kalan facility near Hyderabad will increase monthly output from 100,000 to 200,000 units.
The expansion will be completed in six to eight months and will raise the workforce from 2,000 to 5,000 employees.
Industry analysts view the move as strengthening India's role in Apple's global supply chain and addressing supply disruptions from rare earth metal shortages.

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Apple Inc. and its partner Foxconn plan to double monthly AirPods production.
The Kongara Kalan facility near Hyderabad will increase monthly output from 100,000 to 200,000 units.
The expansion will be completed in six to eight months and will raise the workforce from 2,000 to 5,000 employees.
Industry analysts view the move as strengthening India's role in Apple's global supply chain and addressing supply disruptions from rare earth metal shortages.