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Apple has alternatives to handle return of Chinese techies from Foxconn: Sources


The Indian government is closely monitoring Foxconn's production targets amidst the return of Chinese tech professionals, crucial for iPhone manufacturing. Apple reportedly has alternatives to mitigate any potential disruptions, with the government having facilitated visas for the workers.

The government is monitoring production targets at Foxconn and believes that Apple has alternatives to handle issues related to the return of Chinese professionals from Taiwanese electronics manufacturer's plant in India, sources said on Friday. Apple vendors in India Foxconn and Tata Electronics have also seen easing of capital goods sourcing from China that are critical for the production of iPhones. India's smartphone exports are growing at a healthy rate and has become a "consistent and significant" player in the sector, an official said, adding that the country has become a major mobile manufacturing hub today.

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