Tata Electronics has agreed to buy a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron's only iPhone plant in India, forming a new joint venture that strengthens Tata's position as an Apple supplier,

Tata Electronics is set to acquire a 60 per cent majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron's iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, forming a new joint venture (JV), Reuters reported citing two sources.

For India's Tata, the Chennai Pegatron plant will bolster its iPhone manufacturing ... It is also building another in Hosur in Tamil Nadu, where it also has an iPhone component plant which was involved in a fire incident in September.

Reports earlier this year suggested that Pegatron had Apple’s backing for the transaction as the Taiwanese company scaled down its involvement with the tech giant.

Tata Electronics secures 60% stake in Pegatrons iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, enhancing its role as an Apple supplier amid supply chain diversification.

In a significant move to strengthen its position as a major Apple supplier, Tata Electronics has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing plant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

The acquisition will result in a joint venture, in which Tata will own 60% and Pegatron will have 40% interest.

Tata strengthens iPhone making operations with Pegatron deal Tata seals 60-40 JV with Pegatron for iPhone plant, sources say Apple sees India as a key market, diversifying beyond China NEW DELHI, - India's Tata Electronics has agreed to buy a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron's only iPhone plant in India,

Tata Electronics has reportedly agreed to acquire a majority stake in Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing facility in India. This move is part of Apple's suppliers' efforts to prepare for potential changes in the global supply chain following Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election.