Wistron

Apple overtook Samsung to become the highest exporter from India

The facility in Narasapura is Wistron's only plant in India and it is used to manufacture devices and components for Apple

India could account for up to 20% of Apple's global production capacity by FY26

Besides mining, the company has pioneered development initiatives and steered changes in improving the quality of education in remote areas as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR).

For Wistron, India is yet another battle ground where it faces rivals such as Foxconn and Pegatron

Manufacturer to invest Rs 250 crore, recruit 5,700 employees in India in FY23

The strategic alliance will design and manufacture tablets, laptops, hearables, wearables, telecom products.

Electronics manufacturing services company Optiemus Electronics on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Apple's contract manufacturer Wistron to boost production

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Apple manufacturer invests Rs 1,255 crore in India factory

The move comes after a rampage in December by thousands of Wistron's contract workers

'If any problem arises in the future, bring the matter to the notice of the authorities concerned,' said Karnataka Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar to the employees at the plant

Jagadish Shettar was at the Wistron's Narasapura facility in Kolar district

The factory at Narasapura in Kolar district had been shut since December 12 when about 4,000 employees vandalised the facility over wage-related issues

Taiwanese major to however remain on probation by Apple

Apple put Wistron on probation after its audit of the plant found violations of 'Supplier Code of Conduct'

Apple Inc contract manufacturer Wistron said on Tuesday it was looking to restart operations at its factory in southern India which was shut late last year after workers went on a rampage at the site.

Says priority is to restart plant within 2-3 weeks, make sure all workers get back to work. Confirms all staff dues have been cleared by company

From a small exports market that played second fiddle to the markets in North America, Europe and China, India now features at the top of Apple's priority list

No definite time limit has been set for concluding the investigation