Foxconn Begins Dorm Construction at 300-Acre iPhone Campus Near Bengaluru

Foxconn is investing $2.56 billion in a 300-acre manufacturing campus in Devanahalli, Karnataka, as part of Apple's strategy to shift iPhone production from China to India. The facility, located near Bengaluru's international airport, aims to produce about 100,000 iPhones by December 2025 and house a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees in dormitories under construction. These dormitories, designed exclusively for workers rather than executives, prioritize female employees, who are estimated to comprise 50 to 80 percent of the workforce, providing them with nearby housing to reduce long commutes. Foxconn's investment is planned in two phases, with Rs 3,000 crore allocated for each phase between 2023 and 2027. Despite public opposition from former U.S. President Donald Trump urging Apple to keep manufacturing in the U.S., Apple CEO Tim Cook remains committed to expanding Indian production to supply the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. The Devanahalli campus is expected to become one of Foxconn's largest globally, second only to its facilities in China, and features a self-contained township with schools, healthcare, and entertainment to support workers.