# Tata Electronics will use sophisticated and incredibly precise gear to create iPhone casings: Reports

URL: https://technosports.co.in/tata-electronics-to-create-iphone-casings/  
Published: 2024-04-27  
Updated: 2024-04-27  
Author: Abhishek Jha

According to a report by the Economic Times, [Tata Electronics](https://technosports.co.in/?s=Tata+Electronics&post_type=post) is developing very precise and sophisticated equipment that will be utilized to make the iPhone series.

## Tata Electronics will use sophisticated and incredibly precise gear to create iPhone casings

Already, Tata Group assembles iPhones. Wistron Corp., a Taiwanese electronics maker, sold its iPhone production to the firm. The business is also in discussions to construct an iPhone manufacturing facility in an effort to deepen its relationship with Apple.

> Tata Electronics is reportedly making sophisticated high-precision machines for iPhone casings 🇮🇳  
> – This move will essentially reduce reliance on imports from China 🇨🇳  
> – They are partnering with Indian manufacturers to build the machines domestically 🤝  
> – This aligns with India's… [pic.twitter.com/DBxp3PDdSi](https://t.co/DBxp3PDdSi)
>
> — Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) [April 26, 2024](https://twitter.com/stufflistings/status/1783820578152964253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The strong need for casings in the electronics sector was highlighted by HCL co-founder Ajai Chowdhry. He said, “Casings are what everybody wants. Due to the high demand for casings, an industry will be created if Tata Group is successful in import substitution and is able to manufacture these machines in India. If an Indian manufacturer can meet Apple’s strict requirements, they may produce a high-quality device that stands alone as a phone or tablet.”

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A agreement to buy the majority of Pegatron Corp.’s Indian iPhone production facilities was allegedly close to being finalized by Tata Group. According to a report by Bloomberg, “Tata Group may strike a deal to take control of Pegatron Corp.’s iPhone manufacturing operations in India as soon as May, cementing Apple Inc.’s relationship with one of the country’s most influential conglomerates.”

With Foxconn, a Chinese electronics company, producing over 60% of the iPhones, China is a significant market producer. In India, Apple has placed significant bets. In May of last year, [Apple](https://www.apple.com/in/?cid-oas-in-domains-apple.in/) CEO Tim Cook reportedly stated, “I feel that India is at a tipping point, and it’s great to be there.” This is according to a CNBC story.

As part of its “global strategy,” Tata Electronics wants to shift away from some low-tech components and toward more complex ones. The goal of this initiative is to improve the nation’s manufacturing environment while also diversifying and reducing the risks related to interruptions in the global supply chain.