Tata's Hosur iPhone Plant Faces Pollution Probe as Tamil Nadu Surveys Surrounding Farmland
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board issued a May 25 closure-threat notice to Tata Electronics' Hosur iPhone-component facility over alleged wastewater contamination, prompting farm surveys scheduled Dec 2025-May 2026. Tata disputes findings, citing independent lab compliance. Scrutiny adds risk to Apple's India supply chain ramp-up.
Tamil Nadu authorities are surveying farmland near Tata Electronics' Hosur iPhone-component plant after TNPCB issued a closure-threat notice over alleged wastewater contamination. Tata contests allegations, citing independent lab compliance findings. Scrutiny pressures Apple's India supply chain.