Chennai, July 28 -- Tamil Nadu is rapidly emerging as a leading electronics manufacturing hub in India, especially for Apple's supply chain.

Major Apple suppliers such as Foxconn, Pegatron, and Tata Electronics are expanding their operations in the state.

Foxconn is currently operating from Sriperumbudur and plans to invest around Rs 3,300 crore to boost its manufacturing capacity.

Pegatron, another Apple supplier, has also set up a large facility nearby and is planning further expansion.

Tata Electronics, which entered the iPhone assembly business by acquiring Wistron's Karnataka plant, is investing in new facilities in Hosur and may soon start iPhone assembly in Tamil Nadu as well.

This surge in interest from Apple's suppliers has ...