Apple seeks new suppliers for components to support contract manufacturers in India; delayed government approvals for imports from existing suppliers, mainly Chinese, hindered production of iPhones and iPads in India; Apple now seeks Indian, Japanese, and South Korean component makers to establish ‘just-in-time’ supply chains in India; 17 Chinese companies applied to set up manufacturing facilities in India, but approvals have been delayed indefinitely for four companies; national security concerns and environmental clearances are factors affecting the approvals process.