Patrick McGee, author of 'Apple in China', shares 153 million reasons why Tim Cook’s tech giant can't go full throttle in India

Apples expansion in India is steady but slow, lagging far behind the rapid growth it achieved in China. Despite assembling millions of iPhones locally, Indias manufacturing ecosystem remains small and dependent on Chinese components. Journalist Patrick McGee highlights how Apples deep roots in China, built over decades, make a full shift to India challenging. The companys cautious approach reflects Indias tougher supply chain and policy environment, signalling years before India can rival Chinas manufacturing scale.