Apple hit by second wave of COVID-19 in India By Benzinga Spain

Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ 🙂 supply chain has been hit by the second wave of coronavirus infections facing India.

What has happened: Apple’s supply chain partner, Hon hai Precision Industry (TW 🙂 Co. Ltd. (OTC: HNHPF), better known as Foxconn (TW :), has confirmed that 10 Chinese engineers at its plant in the Indian city of Chennai are infected with Covid-19, as reported Taiwan News.

According to the information, the factory has been disinfected and has continued to operate without completely closing down.

In addition, the New Indian Express has reported that the Wistron Corporation factory that has another Apple supplier in the state of Karnataka remained closed for seven days this month, after about 60 cases of coronavirus were reported in the unit. This plant manufactures iPhones.

Also read: Apple seeks to manufacture iPads in India and move away from China Article

Why it matters: Apple is in the process of diversifying production to India and Vietnam in an attempt to move away from Chinese manufacturing. Foxconn, Wistron and Pegatron Corporation, all of them Taiwanese companies, are very important companies in the manufacture of iPhones and other Apple products in India.

The supply chain of the company led by Tim Cook could be even more affected if the situation of Covid-10 in the Asian country is not controlled.

India is being hit hard by a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and more than 400,000 new cases have been reported daily in recent days. Several states in the country have imposed full lockdowns due to the steady increase in coronavirus cases.

The price movement: On Friday, Apple shares closed 0.5% higher at $ 130.21.

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