Foxconn Plans 300-Acre Hub in North India

Foxconn Plans 300-Acre Hub in North India.

Apple supplier Foxconn plans to establish a massive production facility in Uttar Pradesh, potentially surpassing its Bengaluru plant in scale, as part of its strategic push to diversify supply chains and reduce dependence on China.

Foxconn’s Shift North: Manufacturing Moves to Uttar Pradesh

In a significant boost to India’s electronics manufacturing ambitions, Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn—the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and Apple’s top supplier—reportedly plans to establish its first plant in North India, along the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The proposed facility, which is spread across 300 acres, may surpass the scale of Foxconn’s existing unit in Bengaluru, indicating a substantial investment and commitment to India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
The final output of the proposed plant is still under discussion, with the company and the Uttar Pradesh government negotiating details regarding product lines, incentives, and timelines. However, industry insiders suggest the facility may cater to both consumer electronics and electric components for Apple and other global clients.

Strategic Diversification: Reducing Dependency on China

Foxconn’s Uttar Pradesh move is part of a broader global strategy by both Foxconn and Apple to diversify manufacturing away from China amid rising geopolitical tensions, trade tariffs, and labour-related disruptions. With the United States imposing higher tariffs on Chinese goods and encouraging American firms to decouple from China, global tech giants actively seek alternate manufacturing bases.
India has become a top destination with its large workforce, improving infrastructure, and favourable government policies under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Foxconn’s expanding footprint in the country reflects its belief in India’s ability to establish itself as a dependable electronics hub.

Yamuna Expressway: A New Industrial Corridor

The decision to choose the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region is based on strategic considerations. Located near Jewar Airport and well-connected to Delhi-NCR, the area is fast emerging as a new industrial and electronics manufacturing corridor. With over 1,200 acres allocated for electronics, EVs, and aerospace industries, the region offers logistical advantages and policy support from the Uttar Pradesh government.
The state government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has rolled out a red carpet for global investors, offering subsidies on land, capital investment, electricity, and single-window clearances. If Foxconn proceeds with the plan, it will become one of the largest anchor investors in the region, potentially catalyzing further investments in component manufacturing and ancillary units.

“Boosting Jobs Through Make in India”

The move aligns with the Indian government’s “Make in India” vision and the broader ambition to turn India into a global manufacturing hub. A large-scale Foxconn facility could generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, particularly in electronics assembly, supply chain logistics, packaging, and security services.
Depending on its scale of operations, the facility could employ 25,000 to 50,000 people over the next few years. This would uplift the regional economy and help curb migration by creating local employment opportunities in semi-urban and rural Uttar Pradesh.

Foxconn’s Growing Indian Footprint

Foxconn already operates several plants in India, including a major facility in Tamil Nadu that manufactures iPhones and another in Karnataka’s Bengaluru, where Apple plans to scale up local production. The company has recently pledged investments worth over $1.5 billion in India and signed multiple MoUs with state governments.
The potential Uttar Pradesh plant could complement these efforts by serving as a central northern manufacturing node, possibly producing iPhone components, consumer electronics, semiconductors, or even EV parts—given Foxconn’s increasing involvement in the electric mobility sector.

Awaiting Final Confirmation

While the plans are promising, official confirmation from Foxconn and the Uttar Pradesh government is still awaited. Final approvals, land acquisition formalities, and incentives are expected to be completed in the coming months. This plant would be a landmark development for Uttar Pradesh and India’s electronics supply chain if realized.
Industry observers are closely watching the negotiations, given the significance of this investment in reshaping India’s role in the global electronics manufacturing map.

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