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Foxconn, a major manufacturer for Apple, has received approval from India’s cabinet to establish a $435 million semiconductor plant in collaboration with HCL Group. This initiative aims to reduce Apple’s dependence on China by increasing component production in India. The plant, located near Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh, will initially serve as a semiconductor assembly and test facility, with plans to eventually manufacture display driver chips. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand Apple’s manufacturing capabilities in India, following its efforts to assemble iPhones locally. The Indian government supports this venture through fiscal incentives, covering up to 50% of capital expenditure under its semiconductor program.