Apple will make the iPhone 14 in India as manufacturers shift production from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions, the company said on Monday.

The company aims to shift 5% of Apple iPhone 14 production from China to India by the end of 2022. It is also reported that it is likely to reach 25 % by 2025.

The company also announced that 25 % of the Apple products currently manufactured in China will be shipped to other countries. India is the second largest smartphone market in the world after China.

In September 2020, Apple launched an online store in India. Apple's manufacturing expansion in India is based on several initiatives, including an app design and development accelerator in Bengaluru and programs with local organizations to support renewable energy training and development for diverse communities.

Apple's Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook launched the iPhone 14 series at the 'Far Out' event held on September 7. The latest iPhone 14 series includes iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The new lineup is equipped with an improved camera, powerful sensors and a satellite connectivity feature for sending SOS texts in emergency situations.

"iPhone 14 comes with new technologies and important security features and we are very happy to start production of iPhone 14 in India," the company said.