This move strenthen Tata group's position as a key player in Apple's supply chain, expanding from salt and steel production to high-tech electronics manufacturing.

The acquisition will result in a joint venture, in which Tata will own 60% and Pegatron will have 40% interest.

India’s Tata Electronics will acquire a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron’s sole iPhone plant in India, which will form a joint venture that bolsters Tata as supplier to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL),

NEW DELHI — India's Tata Electronics has agreed to buy a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron's only iPhone plant in India, forming a new joint venture that strengthens Tata's position as an Apple supplier,

Tata Electronics has reportedly agreed to acquire a majority stake in Pegatron’s only iPhone manufacturing plant in India. This deal will create a new joint venture, further strengthening Tata’s role as an Apple supplier, according to two sources who spoke to Reuters.

Tata Electronics secures 60% stake in Pegatrons iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, enhancing its role as an Apple supplier amid supply chain diversification.

Reports earlier this year suggested that Pegatron had Apple’s backing for the transaction as the Taiwanese company scaled down its involvement with the tech giant.

As Apple diversifies its supply chain beyond China, India is set to produce up to 25 per cent of the iPhones shipped this year.

The Chennai plant, which employs around 10,000 workers and manufactures over 5 million iPhones annually, will become Tata’s third iPhone facility in India.

Tata Electronics continues to strengthen its smartphone manufacturing business in India as it has reportedly sealed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron iPhone plant in India.

India's Tata Electronics is reportedly buying a 60 percent stake in Taiwan-based Pegatron's only India iPhone facility, strengthening Tata's position as Apple's main supplier partner in the country.