New Delhi, April 25 -- Apple is reportedly planning to move the entire assembly of iPhones meant for the US market to India as early as next year, marking a significant shift in its global production strategy, according to the Financial Times. The move aligns with Apple's efforts to reduce its reliance on China amid ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions.

The final decision, however, is said to hinge on how swiftly India can expand its supply chain infrastructure and on the outcome of ongoing US-China trade negotiations.

The report notes that former US President Donald Trump had earlier urged Apple to diversify its manufacturing away from China due to rising trade frictions. As discussions on tariffs continue, Apple's Indian contract m...