NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Tata Electronics has agreed to buy a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron's only iPhone plant in India, forming a new joint venture that strengthens Tata's position as an Apple supplier, two sources told Reuters.

Tata Electronics has acquired a majority stake in Pegatron's only iPhone manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The move makes Tata a major supplier for Apple. The deal was announced internally last week,

Tata Electronics has taken a major step in strengthening its position as an Apple supplier by acquiring a 60 per cent majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron's sole iPhone plant in India.

Last year, Tata Group had acquired Taiwan’s Wistron plant in Karnataka, and the company is also building another plant in Hosur in Tamil Nadu. For Tata, the Chennai Pegatron plant will bolster its iPhone manufacturing plans.

Tata has been aggressively expanding its presence in the iPhone production ecosystem, challenging Foxconn, the only other major contract manufacturer for Apple in India.

Under the deal announced internally last week, Tata will hold 60 per cent and run daily operations under the joint venture, while Pegatron will hold the rest and provide technical support

Tata Electronics will acquire a majority stake in Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing plant in India. The deal will create a new joint venture, with Tata holding 60% and Pegatron holding 40%. This move strengthens Tata's position as an Apple supplier.