India, March 19 -- Apple is reportedly in talks with Wipro Enterprises and Lakshmi Machine Works to join its growing network of Indian suppliers as the tech giant looks to strengthen its foothold in the world's second largest smartphone market.

Citing sources, Economic Times reported that Wipro Enterprises and Lakshmi Machine would manufacture parts and components for Apple's iPhones, Macbooks and other devices if the deal materialises.

Apple is expanding its Indian supplier ecosystem to boost local production and value addition. It already has similar partnerships with Tata Group, Motherson Group, Aequs, Foxlink and Sunwoda.

In January, the iPhone maker also kicked off discussions with auto components major Bharat Forge to make Kalyan...