Apple flexes India muscle with locally sourced battery packs

NEW DELHI: Apple has begun sourcing battery packs from US contract manufacturer Flex’s India plant for its locally made iPhones, said a person familiar with the matter.

The move is a step-up for the Cupertino-based company in building a parts ecosystem in India, where it has so far struggled to have a wide presence. “Flex is making battery packs for Apple… supplies have begun for iPhones to be sold in India, and for exports,” a senior industry executive who is aware of its plans said.

Apple did not respond to an email seeking comment.