Modi couldn't hide it anymore!India made an embarrassing end, and the fig leaf was ruthlessly removed
The results of the Indian Apple phone test are dismal.
Some time ago, Europe conducted a random inspection of mobile phones produced by Apple in India, and the results were surprising: only 34 out of 100 mobile phones met the quality standards, which means that more than half of the mobile phones had quality problems, and the pass rate was only 34%.
This is undoubtedly for India"Made in India"planned a blow, but at the same time slapped Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the face. Modi has always believed that India's manufacturing industry is the hope of the country, comparable to China's manufacturing industry, and even superior to China in some areas. He has repeatedly said in public that India is fully capable of replacing China as the world's factory. However, the test results show that India's manufacturing industry is far from achieving this goal, and even when producing internationally renowned brands like iPhones, there are a large number of quality problems, which has been called the Waterloo of manufacturing.
In fact, this is not the first time that Apple phones produced in India have had quality problems. As early as a few years ago, Tatagroup, India's largest mobile phone manufacturer, was revealed to have a yield rate of only 50% for its iPhone production plant. Given Apple's extremely high quality requirements for components, this is already a very poor level of manufacturing. But surprisingly, Apple did not abandon its investment in India despite the quality problems exposed at the time, but instead stepped up its efforts.
Why does Apple continue to choose to deepen its cooperation with India?The reason is that it considers India to be the world's second largest growth market after China. In India, Apple has set up an official online store, opened physical retail stores across the country, and even set up an iPhone assembly line locally. With these moves, Apple hopes not only to increase jobs, but also to reduce its dependence on China.
However, India's industrial sector is not strong enough to support Apple's ambitions. The results of this test undoubtedly prove this, so Apple and Modi must address India's serious shortcomings in high-end manufacturing. If they can't improve their manufacturing capacity, relying only on cheap labor and market potential, it will be difficult to replace China's position.
Apple sees India as an important market, but there are often problems with product quality.
Despite concerns about the quality of iPhones produced in India, Apple still sees India as the world's second-largest strategic market after China. In order to open up the Indian market, Apple has made large-scale investment and construction in the local area.
First of all, Apple has opened an official AppleStore in India, which offers ** sales and after-sales service for a wide range of iPhone and iPad products. This provides a more convenient purchase channel for Indian consumers. Secondly, Apple has also opened physical retail stores in major cities in India, covering all levels of consumer groups. Finally, and most importantly, Apple has started to localize the production of iPhones in India, setting up a mobile phone assembly line.
The advantages of setting up a factory in India are clear. First, it can increase employment opportunities and ease the pressure on employment in IndiaSecondly, it can also reduce dependence on China and realize industrial transfer. For Apple to make a strategic move in the Indian market, it will undoubtedly limit China's production capacity.
However, India's production capacity is still small. Although Apple has invested heavily in the region to bring in equipment and train workers, there are still too many quality problems with the iPhones it produces. According to reports, more than half of iPhone orders in India were returned by consumers from all over the world, with the most common problems being yellowed screens, too short battery life, and poor signal reception.
This suggests that India's high-end manufacturing sector is still far less mature than China's. Not only the lack of equipment and funds, but also the lack of technology accumulation and skilled workers. Apple simply can't make up for these gaps in a short period of time with just a few years of investment and training. So, while Apple sees India as an important market, the road to India will not be as easy as it seems, due to the lack of local manufacturing.
If India really wants to replace China as the world's manufacturing and industrial power, it must also modernize its industry and train skills. As long as we improve our own manufacturing capacity, it will be difficult for even the support of international giants to play a role. This is both for India**"Made in India"The planned blow is also a clear warning.
It is difficult for Apple to leave China, Huawei is left to fend for itself, and China no longer attracts Apple.
Despite the uneven quality of iPhones produced in India, Apple has not abandoned its project in the Indian market. However, Apple clearly has a long way to go before it can truly wean itself off China.
According to Apple's latest **chain data, nearly 50% of its ** merchants are from China. This means that for every iPhone Apple makes, half of the parts and accessories come from Chinese factories. With India's production capacity alone, it is difficult to replace China's share in a short period of time.
At the same time, China is also one of Apple's largest sales markets. Chinese consumers have strong purchasing power and a growing demand for iPhones. Therefore, even if it imports more mobile phones from India, it is unlikely that Apple will give up this piece of China"Fatty meat"。Apple and China are closely linked, both from a sales point of view.
In fact, Apple CEO Tim Cook has also publicly admitted that China is still Apple's most important strategic market and will not be with China"Disconnection"。This commitment also confirms Apple's attitude towards China's transformation.
Previously, Apple had been looking to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing, but Huawei has proven the strength of Chinese companies. Thanks to independent innovation and R&D, Huawei has its own operating system and chips, and no longer relies on Apple's ** chain. This has given Chinese companies great confidence.
Now, China is no longer unilaterally currying favor with Apple. China has become the world's largest mobile phone market with huge purchasing power. If Apple wants to go, domestic brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi, and vivo will occupy this market.
In short, whether it is the first chain or the consumer market, Apple is closely connected to China. This mutually beneficial relationship does not change radically in a short period of time. Therefore, India still has a long way to go before it can completely replace China. China will also continue to develop its scientific and technological capabilities and will no longer rely solely on foreign companies.