Foxconn's Bengaluru iPhone Factory Hires 30,000 in Record Time, Boosts India Manufacturing

• Foxconn rapidly hired 30,000 workers at its new Bengaluru iPhone manufacturing facility within 8-9 months.
• The 300-acre Devanahalli plant has an 80% women-led workforce, mostly first-time job seekers, aiming for 50,000 employees.
• Currently manufacturing iPhone 17 Pro Max, Foxconn plans a Rs 20,000 crore investment, targeting India's largest factory status.
• This expansion highlights Apple's accelerating shift of manufacturing operations from China to India.
• Apple's India exports hit nearly $2 billion in November, though India accounts for only 2% of its global revenue.

Why It Matters: Foxconn's rapid hiring in Bengaluru signals Apple's major manufacturing shift to India.