Tata Electronics said on Thursday that it will restart some of its operations at the fire-hit plant in southern India, which makes Apple iPhone components.

Tata’s iPhone plant halts production after a fire, but experts say minimal impact on iPhone 15 and 16 shipments in India is expected.

Tata Electronics will resume most operations on Thursday in its Hosur facility that makes iPhone cases after a fire last week led to a shutdown, the company said in a statement, even as experts said the incident is unlikely to affect Apple's sales during the ongoing festive season.

Tata Electronics, a key player in Apple's supply chain in India, has been ramping up production to meet growing demand.

HOSUR, India, Sept 28 (Reuters) - At least 10 people received medical treatment, with two hospitalised, after a major fire on Saturday disrupted production at a key Tata Electronics plant in southern India which makes Apple (AAPL.O) iPhone components.

Last week, a major fire broke out at Tata Electronics’ iPhone plant in Hosur, prompting the officials to suspend its production for an indefinite period after which Apple has reportedly sent a supplier responsibility (SR) team to the facility to review the situation and “counsel and advise” the contract manufacturer.

Production at Tata Electronics' plant in southern India, which manufactures iPhone components for Apple, will remain suspended indefinitely following a weekend fire, officials confirmed.

Production will remain suspended indefinitely at a Tata Electronics plant in southern India that makes Apple iPhone components after a fire at the weekend, officials said on Monday as they acted to prevent further damage from the blaze.

A forensic investigation is now underway into the fire, that broke out at Tata Electronics' Hosur factory in Tamil Nadu on Saturday. The factory, which makes components for Apple iPhones, was badly hit by the fire.

Tata Electronics said on Thursday (October 3, 2024) that it plans to restart some of its operations at the fire-hit plant in Tamil Nadu, which makes iPhone components. The factory was assembling the latest models of iPhones for Apple Inc.