Tech giant Google is set to begin manufacturing its Pixel smartphones in India, according to sources familiar with the development. The phones will be produced at an existing Foxconn facility located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Additionally, Google plans to independently manufacture drones in the state.
India has become a crucial destination for global firms seeking to diversify their supply chains away from China amid ongoing geopolitical tensions with the West. Last year, Google announced its intention to produce Pixel smartphones in India, starting with the Pixel 8. The company emphasized India’s importance as a market for Pixel devices, stating, “India is a priority market for Pixel smartphones, and we’re committed to bringing the best of our hardware and underlying built-in software capabilities to people across the country.”
On Friday, sources confirmed to the BBC that Alphabet’s Google would produce advanced versions of Pixel smartphones at the Tamil Nadu facility, with production set to commence within this calendar year. Google and Foxconn have signed a contract to facilitate this initiative.
Foxconn, which currently operates two facilities in Tamil Nadu, assembles Apple’s iPhones at one of its plants near Chennai. Google’s decision to manufacture Pixel phones in Tamil Nadu followed recent meetings between state officials and company executives. According to a statement from the Tamil Nadu government, Google representatives are also scheduled to meet with the state’s Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai soon.
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