New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Foxconn is looking to manufacture more electronic components in Tamil Nadu to improve its profitability after the Taiwanese contract manufacturer reaffirmed that it will continue with its planned investment of $1.5 billion, according to three people directly aware of the plans.

Foxconn, which assembles iPhones for Apple, is also looking to assemble and make more components for other companies, including Google's Pixel smartphones, said the people quoted earlier, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

"While the early investments in the current tranche will go into expanding its assembly lines, Foxconn in India is looking to expand its presence in the country's electronics sector beyond catering to the assembly of ...