Making iPhones in India might not be easy for Apple, may not get easy concessions from government
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"No other company has made these demands which Apple is making, so why should they be given special treatment?” a high-ranking government source told ET.
Apple has sought concessions related to taxation, local procurement and labelling requirements.
During his visit to the country last year, Apple CEO
Earlier, Apple has asked for permission to set up fully owned retail outlets by forgoing the compulsory 30% local sourcing norm on the grounds that it was bringing cutting-edge technology to India. The finance ministry didn't allow the exemption.
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The company is said to be planning to assemble phones in
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