It has been reported that three workers died in an accident at a factory in India, an iPhone production hub second only to China.

Three workers die at Tata's India iPhone parts factory in latest safety incident | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/three-workers-die-tata-electronics-iphone-parts-plant-new-indian-express-reports-2026-11-10/


Apple to investigate accident that killed three workers at iPhone parts factory in India - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/10/apple-to-investigate-accident-that-killed-three-workers-at-iphone-parts-factory-in-india/

Tragedy Strikes: Three Workers Die from Asphyxiation in Tata Electronics' iPhone Factory, ETManufacturing
https://manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hi-tech/three-workers-die-of-asphyxiation-at-indian-iphone-parts-factory/135703129

Late on the night of Monday, November 9, 2026, local time, an accident occurred at a Tata Electronics factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, southern India, that manufactures parts for Apple, killing three contract workers. Reuters reports that the factory is one of Apple's most important manufacturing hubs after China.

Two sources, one a state official and the other familiar with the incident, told Reuters, "The incident is expected to be investigated by Apple, Tata Electronics, and the Tamil Nadu state authorities."

Apple had long concentrated much of its manufacturing in China, but since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, it has expanded its manufacturing footprint outside China, including in India. The "iPhone 15," released in September 2023, became a talking point from the day it went on sale for including an "India-made iPhone." According to Reuters, one-quarter of all iPhones worldwide were made in India at the time the article was written.

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Of the iPhones manufactured in India, Foxconn handles roughly 60%, while Tata Electronics handles roughly 40%.Meanwhile, Tata Electronics’ iPhone manufacturing operations have been beset by issues such as “a ransomware attack that led to the leak of related documents at a time when the iPhone 18 Pro had not yet been released” and “concerns about water pollution around the factory.”

The incident occurred in the wastewater treatment plant section of the factory, which was managed by Nalco Water, a water treatment technology company. According to Dinesh Kumar, a local official, three workers employed by a Nalco Water subcontractor died after inhaling gas while inspecting an external nanofiltration tank.

Nalco Water said, “We take this incident extremely seriously,” and explained that it was conducting an investigation in cooperation with local authorities.

Tamil Nadu, the state where the incident occurred, is a major industrial hub home to factories of global companies such as Foxconn, Hyundai, VinFast, and BMW. Virudhai Magal Keerthana, India’s Minister of Industry, wrote on X: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three precious lives due to the incident at Tata Electronics’ facility in Hosur. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for them to have strength and courage during this difficult time. I contacted the district administration and instructed it to provide all necessary support to the affected families and address the situation as the top priority. The safety and dignity of all workers must be the highest priority. This tragic incident will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate measures will be taken based on the findings. We must take all necessary measures to prevent the recurrence of such a tragedy.”


According to industry sources, the factory was closed for the Hindu festival of Diwali during the second week of November 2026, so there was no impact on production.