In a surprising twist, Apple’s iPhone exports from India are soaring despite US President Donald Trump publicly urging the tech giant to focus on building products in the US rather than India.

According to industry estimates, Apple shipped iPhones worth more than $10 billion (over Rs 88,500 crore) from India between April and September 2025, marking a 75% jump compared to the same period last fiscal.

Why are Indian iPhone exports booming?

The growth has been fueled by India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which encourages global companies to manufacture locally.

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Apple has expanded production in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, making India a significant hub for its exports, especially to the US market.

In September alone, iPhone exports hit

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