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,

Tata already operates an iPhone assembly plant in the southern state of Karnataka, which it took over from Taiwan's Wistron last year. It is also building another in Hosur in Tamil Nadu, where it also has an iPhone component plant which was involved in a ...

Reports earlier this year suggested that Pegatron had Apple’s backing for the transaction as the Taiwanese company scaled down its involvement with the tech giant.

Tata Electronics secures 60% stake in Pegatrons iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, enhancing its role as an Apple supplier amid supply chain diversification.

This strategic move follows Tata's acquisition of Wistron's plant in Karnataka Harshvardhan Jaiman Updated : Nov 18, 2024, 11:02 AM IST Tata Electronics is going to buy a majority stake in the iPhone manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu from Pegatron and will set up a joint venture with Pegatron that will help Tata increase its share in the Apple supplier.

In a significant move to strengthen its position as a major Apple supplier, Tata Electronics has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing plant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

The acquisition will result in a joint venture, in which Tata will own 60% and Pegatron will have 40% interest.

Under the agreement, Tata will hold a 60% stake in the plant and oversee daily operations, while Pegatron will retain the remaining 40% and provide technical support.

Tata Electronics has reportedly agreed to acquire a majority stake in Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing facility in India. This move is part of Apple's suppliers' efforts to prepare for potential changes in the global supply chain following Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election.