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Apple will soon have `Made in India` iPhones, and they will come out of a factory in Bengaluru. The Karnataka government issued a release welcoming Apple`s proposal "to commence initial manufacturing operations" in the state. The release, signed by state IT minister Priyank Kharge, said Apple`s intentions to manufacture in Bengaluru "will foster cutting edge technology ecosystem and supply chain development in the state, which are critical for India to compete globally." Though it did not provide a timeline, production is expected to begin in June.India will be only the third country globally to assemble iPhones, an indication of how important the country has become for one of the world`s most valued companies.
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