__________________________________
India has more poor unemployed than China....its arrogant not to let Apple in and provide incentives....If I were Apple I would move on to manufacture in Hungary, Albania etc.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
No Concessions For Apple in India As State Mobile Manufacturing Policy Up For Review [Update]
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
India has more poor unemployed than China....its arrogant not to let Apple in and provide incentives....If I were Apple I would move on to manufacture in Hungary, Albania etc.
India is certainly a growing market but it is still far from being a market which can support Apple's growth, Also Apple is too late to the party. Most local manufacturers, Chinese manufacturers and others like Samsung, LG are have flooded the market with cheap smartphones. Apple should wait at least 2 yrs before thinking about building a plant. Once there is a change in government one can get better policies, the right-wing government in power right now has no experience in policy decisions. The current government in India did demonetization without informing the Reserve bank chief or Finance Minister. or Considering the Side effects. Apple should wait it out rushing would be fatal to Apple in the current regime. This is twice in 2 yrs where Apple is getting bad deals, due to crony capitalism at the centre of the government. Local mobile phone vendors and manufacturers would also be resisting the move, which is why refurbished phones were stopped from being imported to India. If the Indian government is making special laws against Apple and why would they give any concessions? The best thing for apple is to change the plans to build anything in India and wait for the government change.
Last edited:
Good for you that you know everything. Your hatred will not change the fact on the ground. Bye!
Oh Come on relax, this forum is not to discuss Indian political agenda and Policy framework. Screw the government their business is to be in power, not your welfare, politicians are corrupt and that's what they do.
Screw them!! Especially if they are right wing.
Last edited:
cheap labour and non existent environment/pollution norms
Cheap labor yes
Environment/pollution norms: i don't think there is any environmental/pollution concerns in assembling phones.
You would be incorrect. Every electronics assembly operation has chemical disposal concerns.
They also deal with lead solder and tons of packaging materials from incoming parts.
If they have any plating operations, they are at the very high end of potential polluters.
Holy cow!! Did I just read the word "Bhakt" on MacRumors?
Have we managed to make it BJP vs Congress yet?
LOL. On on side you are saying not to write political view, on other hand showing your anger on right wing
Are you also hurt by demonetization? hehehe. Sorry.Holy cow!! Did I just read the word "Bhakt" on MacRumors?
Have we managed to make it BJP vs Congress yet?
But please, because I say the truth about the BJP doesn't make me pro congress. Both are equally ****.[doublepost=1484892477][/doublepost]
Why would I hate? I just love my country to see the truth. Being a fan of political party hasn't helped anyone. I voted BJP. But, that doesn't mean I will close my eyes to defend my ****** choice.
What I don't understand is why countries like India/China get away with protectionist policies such as "Must have 30% local production rule or be subject to high tariffs...." And when the US tries to even mention anything remotely similar it's going to be a start of a 'trade war?!'
But are more than happy to bend over backwards to protect large Indian businesses that make poor quality products for the domestic market from international competition.