Tata’s iPhone Facility Halts Production Indefinitely After Blaze

Tata Group’s iPhone manufacturing facility in India has temporarily halted operations following a significant fire. The blaze, which affected a key section of the plant, has disrupted the production of iPhone components, impacting Apple's supply chain. Tata had recently acquired the facility, intending to scale up its role in iPhone production to reduce reliance on China. The halt in operations could delay Apple’s plans to expand manufacturing capabilities in India, a crucial strategy in diversifying its global production. Tata is currently assessing the damage, and efforts to restore operations are expected to take time, causing potential short-term setbacks.