Foxconn has started building iPhone 11 units in a facility near Chennai. The first time Apple has made one of its top-tier phones in India.

Apple has made lower-priced iPhone models in India since 2017. Apple has produced lower-priced iPhones in India.

Apple plans to scale up production in India, which would in turn reduce how much it depends on China. The iPhone’s price puts it out of reach for many consumers in India.

Apple would be able to avoid a 20 percent import duty that India imposes on foreign-made electronics. It’s not clear whether the devices are being manufactured for sale within India only, or for the broader worldwide market.