After hitting a roadblock last year due to regulation problems in India, Apple is set to resume its plans to manufacture iPads in India, searching for a new partner to collaborate on this initiative This move is part of Apple’s broader strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint and reduce reliance on China due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions from China’s zero-COVID policies.

Apple has already been assembling iPhones in India for several years through its partners Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron. The company aims to expand this presence to include iPads, which will further establish India as a significant manufacturing hub for Apple products.

This shift aligns with Apple’s goal to mitigate supply chain risks and is expected to bolster the company’s resilience against potential future disruptions.