The Foxconn-Elephant Project in India refers to a significant investment and development initiative by Foxconn, a leading Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, in collaboration with the Karnataka state government. The project aims to establish a large electronics manufacturing and assembly unit near Bengaluru, Karnataka. This initiative is part of Foxconn's broader strategy to expand its manufacturing capabilities beyond China and into other markets like India.
The project, aptly named "Project Elephant," will be located on a 300-acre plot near Bengaluru's international airport. Foxconn's investment in this project is expected to be close to $1 billion. The facility is projected to create 100,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next ten years, highlighting its significant impact on local employment and economic development. The plant will manufacture iPhones for Apple, among other electronic items and electric vehicle parts. This development is part of Foxconn's broader efforts to diversify its manufacturing footprint and tap into the growing demand for electronic products in India and for exports.
Foxconn already has a presence in India, with manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The addition of the Karnataka plant is set to become Foxconn's largest in India, underscoring the importance of the Indian market in Foxconn's global strategy. The investment is also seen as a move to attract more global electronics companies to Karnataka, leveraging the state's push to become a prime location for investment in electronic system design and manufacturing (ESDM).
This initiative is not just a boost for Foxconn's manufacturing capabilities but also aligns with India's ambitions to become a key player in the global electronics manufacturing space. By establishing a significant manufacturing base in Karnataka, Foxconn aims to meet the strong domestic demand for iPhones in India and increase exports from India as part of a broader strategy to diversify the global supply chain away from China