Indian Government Supports Apple's Manufacturing Growth
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Tax Policy Advantage: The Indian government has allowed foreign companies to freely provide machinery to contract manufacturers in specific areas for five years without tax risks, significantly reducing Apple's operational costs and promoting local production expansion.
- Manufacturing Confidence Boost: The legal change ensures that foreign companies are not taxed merely for owning equipment, eliminating a major barrier for Apple and its partners to invest in India, thus accelerating the scale-up and boosting confidence in electronics manufacturing.
- Market Share Growth: Since 2022, Apple's market share in India has doubled to 8%, while China still accounts for 75% of global iPhone shipments, with India's share quadrupling to 25%, showcasing Apple's success in its diversification strategy.
- Future Growth Potential: This policy adjustment aligns with Apple's expansion plans in India, indicating the company's commitment to the Indian market within the global supply chain, and is expected to further drive long-term growth potential in the region.
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Analyst Views on AAPL
Wall Street analysts forecast AAPL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AAPL is 299.69 USD with a low forecast of 230.00 USD and a high forecast of 350.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
32 Analyst Rating
19 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 258.280
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
Current: 258.280
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
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Apple Inc. designs, manufactures and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and sells a variety of related services. Its product categories include iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Wearables, Home and Accessories. Its software platforms include iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. Its services include advertising, AppleCare, cloud services, digital content and payment services. The Company operates various platforms, including the App Store, that allow customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games and podcasts. It also offers digital content through subscription-based services, including Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, Apple News+, and Apple TV+. Its products include iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone SE, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, iPad Pro, iPad Air, AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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