Narendra Modi battles for control of Apple’s India heartland

Tamil Nadu has emerged as a critical manufacturing hub for Apple's operations in India, yet the region remains politically resistant to Prime Minister Modi's BJP party. Despite significant investments in electronics production and supply chain development, the southern state continues to support opposition parties, creating a complex political landscape. This disconnect between economic growth and political alignment highlights the challenges Modi faces in consolidating power across India's most industrialized regions, particularly as Apple expands its production footprint.