Explained | Why Apple wants a retail store in India
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | Why Apple wants a retail store in India

The Hindu  

Amid much fanfare, Apple opened its first retail store in Mumbai, India on April 18. Apart from the consumer angle, Apple’s growing dominance in the premium handset market has made the tech giant go beyond the online and reseller model. “With stores, they can now help consumers understand Apple deeper, which will result in more consumers, more sales and more satisfaction from consumers,” research firm Techarc said. With these new stores or further retail expansions, if any, Apple customers can pick products online or from physical stores as per their convenience.

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Apple planning to launch stores in New Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru and Pune: Report
8 months ago

Apple planning to launch stores in New Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru and Pune: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple is in advanced talks to open stores in shopping malls in Noida, the National Capital Region, Bengaluru, and Pune, it was reported. According to The Economic Times, two Apple stores in India in New Delhi and Mumbai, inaugurated in April last year, completed one year in India and reported a sales revenue of 190-210 crore. Customers often visit Apple …

Apple Stores in India emerge as global high performers as sales fly: Report
8 months ago

Apple Stores in India emerge as global high performers as sales fly: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple has been raising its game in India ever since it faced a host of negative issues in its top manufacturing base, which is China, during the Covid-19 pandemic. While that is the case regarding the manufacturing arena, Apple has gone ahead and even opened physical stores in India last year - two of them actually, and that too in …

Nothing launches first store in India: Here are the details
1 year, 5 months ago

Nothing launches first store in India: Here are the details

India TV News  

Nothing, a popular smartphone manufacturer has recently opened its first store in India, which certainly excites a lot of Indian customers. On July 14, when the store got unleashed, a large crowd gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated Nothing Phone 2 and EarStick earbuds. With the opening of the Drops store in India, Nothing aims to …

Apple to open 3 more retail stores in India by 2027: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple to open 3 more retail stores in India by 2027: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple, which opened its first 2 exclusive India retail stores in April, with CEO Tim Cook himself inaugurating the outlets in financial capital Mumbai and national capital Delhi, respectively, is planning to open 3 more shops in the country by 2027, with the move coming as part of a larger expansion plan. Apple BKC store launch: Tim Cook, chief executive …

Apple likely to open 3 more exclusive stores in India: Check out locations, launch timeline, and other details
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple likely to open 3 more exclusive stores in India: Check out locations, launch timeline, and other details

India Today  

Apple is said to open 3 more exclusive offline stores in India. Apple said to open 3 more exclusive stores in India: List of locations, launch timeline The cited source claims that Apple will launch 3 more exclusive stores at different locations in India. The fourth Apple store in India is being proposed to open in 2026 and this one …

Apple India Records Rs 50 Crore In Sales Thanks To New Store Launches In Mumbai And Delhi
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple India Records Rs 50 Crore In Sales Thanks To New Store Launches In Mumbai And Delhi

News 18  

Apple India has reportedly made around Rs 50 crore in sales thanks to the new store launches in Mumbai and Delhi. The report from ET quoting sources say that both the Mumbai and Delhi Apple stores have garnered big sale openings in just a few weeks since they were opened to customers in the country. The report says that both …

Apple's India stores pay ₹40 lakh rent, record ₹25 cr monthly sales: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple's India stores pay ₹40 lakh rent, record ₹25 cr monthly sales: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple’s first stores in India, at Mumbai and Delhi, have grossed monthly sales of around ₹22 - ₹25 crore each, the Economic Times reported on Thursday. The sales record establishes Apple BKC and Saket as the biggest electronics stores in India in terms of revenue, just weeks after their grand launch. Mumbai vs Delhi store Although Apple Saket is smaller …

Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi earn 50 crore a month via sales, higher than other electronics stores
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi earn 50 crore a month via sales, higher than other electronics stores

India Today  

It seems that Apple launching its two exclusive stores in Mumbai and Delhi worked greatly in its favour. The stores in Mumbai and Delhi are each earning 22-25 crore a month via the sales, two industry executives who are aware of the details told Economic Times. "The two company-owned Apple Stores in India are setting new benchmarks in terms of …

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: CEO Tim Cook
1 year, 7 months ago

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: CEO Tim Cook

The Hindu  

India is at a "tipping point" and a major focus for Apple, the technology giant's CEO Tim Cook has said, terming the opening of its first two retail stores in the country - in Mumbai and Delhi - as a “milestone” for the company. Referring to his recent visit to India, Mr. Cook said in the earnings call, “I was …

Tech weekender: Twitter, Elon Musk, Apple store and much more
1 year, 8 months ago

Tech weekender: Twitter, Elon Musk, Apple store and much more

Hindustan Times  

This week Apple CEO Tim Cook was in India to inaugurate India's first Apple retail stores in Mumbai and New Delhi while Twitter CEO Elon Musk began removing legacy blue checks for users not paying monthly fee. Meanwhile, Meta CEO announced WhatsApp's new ‘Keep In Chat’ feature and Twitter's rival in India, Koo almost fired a third of its employees. …

Apple launches India's second store in Delhi; Why is it a big deal?
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple launches India's second store in Delhi; Why is it a big deal?

Hindustan Times  

Apple CEO Tim Cook launched India's second Apple store today in Delhi, couple of days after it inaugurated the first store in Mumbai. Apple Logo is pictured prior to the inauguration of India’s second Apple retail store named 'Apple Saket', at Select Citywalk Mall. The advent of Apple stores in India is seen as a significant development and believed to …

Tim Cook to inaugurate Apple's Delhi store today
1 year, 8 months ago

Tim Cook to inaugurate Apple's Delhi store today

The Hindu  

After Mumbai, Apple CEO Tim Cook is all set to inaugurate the tech giant's second retail store, called the 'Apple Saket', in New Delhi on Thursday. Apple said the store has more than 70 highly skilled retail team members who come from 18 states in India and collectively speak more than 15 languages. Apple opens first retail store in Mumbai …

From iPhone 3G to first retail store: Apple’s 15-year journey in India
1 year, 8 months ago

From iPhone 3G to first retail store: Apple’s 15-year journey in India

Live Mint  

It took Apple Inc 15 years from when it first started selling its iPhone in India to having a company-run retail store in now the world's second biggest smartphone market, one where it has faced several business challenges. May 2016: Apple chief Tim Cook met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the first time as the company …

Apple's second India retail store to open in New Delhi tomorrow; Tim Cook to greet 1st customers
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple's second India retail store to open in New Delhi tomorrow; Tim Cook to greet 1st customers

India TV News  

Apple is set to open its second retail store in India in New Delhi after Mumbai. On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook opened the gates of company's first own retail store in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex amid an enchanting atmosphere. Tim Cook, who is in Delhi ahead of the opening of Apple first store here, tweeted on Wednesday, "Delhi’s Lodhi …

Tim Cook gets a pleasant surprise as customer brings his 1984 Macintosh to Apple store launch in Mumbai
1 year, 8 months ago

Tim Cook gets a pleasant surprise as customer brings his 1984 Macintosh to Apple store launch in Mumbai

India Today  

Apple's first-ever retail store in India got a grand opening in Mumbai on Tuesday. The store, located at Jio World Drive mall, at the Bandra Kurla Complex, was inaugurated by Apple CEO Tim Cook. One of the customers present at his event carried the classic 1984 Macintosh and Apple CEO Tim Cook was surprised to see the device. Apple CEO …

Here's The Inside Tour Of Apple's 1st Store In India - News18
1 year, 8 months ago

Here's The Inside Tour Of Apple's 1st Store In India - News18

News 18  

Apple CEO Tim Cook On Tuesday inaugurated the first Apple retail store in India at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. We are so excited to open Apple BKC — our first store in India," Apple CEO tweeted. Watch Video: Tim Cook Inaugurates First Apple Store In India To A Packed House At Apple BKC According to the company, Apple BKC features …

Apple opens its first India retail store at BKC, Mumbai
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple opens its first India retail store at BKC, Mumbai

The Hindu  

Apple Inc., which has been operating for more than 25 years in India on Tuesday opened Apple BKC, its first retail store in the country at Jio Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai in a significant move to solidify its base in this part of the world. “Apple BKC will serve as a dynamic space where customers can come together, explore …

B-town celebrities spotted at Apple store launch in Mumbai
1 year, 8 months ago

B-town celebrities spotted at Apple store launch in Mumbai

Live Mint  

B-town celebrities spotted at Apple store launch in Mumbai 6 Photos. Updated: 18 Apr 2023, 05:16 PM IST Share Via As India welcomes its first Apple store in Mumbai, Bollywood celebrities also joined in to showcase their love and affection for the premium brand. The store was inaugurated by Apple CEO, Tim Cook who was visited India after seven years …

From 2008 to 2023: Apple's long road to first retail store in India
1 year, 8 months ago

From 2008 to 2023: Apple's long road to first retail store in India

Firstpost  

It took Apple Inc 15 years from when it first started selling its iPhone in India to having a company-run retail store in the world’s second biggest smartphone market New Delhi: It took Apple Inc 15 years from when it first started selling its iPhone in India to having a company-run retail store in now the world’s second biggest smartphone …

Apple Opens First Retail Store In India, Fans Show Off Vintage Devices, Take selfies
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple Opens First Retail Store In India, Fans Show Off Vintage Devices, Take selfies

News 18  

The US-based tech giant Apple on Tuesday launched its first own-branded retail store in India at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex in presence of its CEO Tim Cook. Apple CEO Tim Cook was surprised at seeing a customer bring his old Macintosh Classic machine at the opening of India’s first Apple store at Mumbai’s BKC. About 300 people queued at Apple’s …

Apple's first India store goes live; CEO Cook opens doors to welcome customers
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple's first India store goes live; CEO Cook opens doors to welcome customers

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Twenty-five years after entering India by selling products and services through partners, iconic consumer technology brand Apple on Tuesday launched the country's first retail store in Mumbai. Chief executive Tim Cook opened the doors of the store located in a mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex business district exactly at 11 AM to welcome the first set of customers. …

Apple's first India store goes live; CEO Cook opens doors of Mumbai's BKC outlet
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple's first India store goes live; CEO Cook opens doors of Mumbai's BKC outlet

Hindustan Times  

Twenty-five years after entering India by selling products and services through partners, iconic consumer technology brand Apple on Tuesday launched the country's first retail store in Mumbai. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Deirdre O'Brien, Apple's senior vice president of Retail and People greet people at the inauguration of India's first Apple retail store in Mumbai, India. Chief executive Tim Cook …

Apple retail store in India: Know location, timing, key details
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple retail store in India: Know location, timing, key details

Live Mint  

Apple is scheduled to open its first retail store, Apple BKC, in Mumbai on Tuesday. In anticipation of the launch, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, expressed enthusiasm for the company's expansion into India, stating that the country possesses remarkable energy and a “rich history”. Location The opening of Apple's inaugural retail outlet, Apple BKC, is slated for April 18th, 2023 at …

Tim Cook plans to double down on India as Apple’s next big market
1 year, 8 months ago

Tim Cook plans to double down on India as Apple’s next big market

Live Mint  

Apple is set to make a direct retail entry into the Indian market by opening its first store in Mumbai on April 18, followed by another store in New Delhi two days later. Previously, the Indian market was primarily catered to through resellers, but Apple's move to establish a direct retail presence highlights the importance of India in its China-plus …

Apple generated over 1 lakh direct jobs in India in 2 years: MoS
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple generated over 1 lakh direct jobs in India in 2 years: MoS

India TV News  

The Apple ecosystem in India has generated over one lakh new direct jobs in manufacturing in the last two years, Minister of State, Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrashekhar, said on Tuesday. "Propelled by Prime Minister @narendramodi's visionary PLI scheme @Apple ecosystem has generated over one lakh new direct jobs in manufacturing over the last 24 months," the minister tweeted. Backed …

Tim Cook opens first Apple store in India
1 year, 8 months ago

Tim Cook opens first Apple store in India

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is in India this week to open its first physical stores in the country, marking a milestone for the iPhone maker in the world’s second largest smartphone market. “We’re excited to build on our long-standing history — supporting our customers, investing in local communities, and working together to build a better future.” …

CEO Tim Cook opens doors of first Apple Store in India, Mumbai customers line up for hours to enter it
1 year, 8 months ago

CEO Tim Cook opens doors of first Apple Store in India, Mumbai customers line up for hours to enter it

India Today  

Apple CEO Tim Cook, on Tuesday, opened doors of the very first Apple physical retail store in India as thousands of Apple fans and tech enthusiasts cheered from the outside. Starting Tuesday afternoon, people in Mumbai will be able to experience and purchase Apple products from the store, located at the Jio World Drive mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex. …

Apple App Store triples payout to developers
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple App Store triples payout to developers

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI :Days ahead of the opening of its first fully-owned retail stores in India, Apple on Sunday said App Store payouts to developers in the country have tripled since 2018. Apple’s first retail store in India is set to open at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on 18 April, followed by Delhi’s Select Citywalk Mall on 20 April. Apple India’s …

Apple BKC First Look Video: Here’s How India’s First Apple Store Looks Like
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple BKC First Look Video: Here’s How India’s First Apple Store Looks Like

News 18  

The first Apple store in India– Apple BKC at Jio World Drive Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, is opening to the public on April 18 at 11am. Apple BKC will offer a special Today at Apple series, “Mumbai Rising," running from Tuesday, April 18 — the store’s opening day — through the summer. WATCH VIDEO: India’s First Apple Store Is Here: …

Apple’s first retail store goes live in India
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple’s first retail store goes live in India

The Hindu  

Apple on Monday unveiled its first retail store in India, aimed at reaching out to more buyers who prefer the touch-and-feel experience. Similarly, Apple will open its second retail store in Saket Mall, New Delhi on April 20. The Apple BKC, as the store is being called, will host Apple devices including iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, Watches, accessories, Apple TV, etc. …

Apple's First Store In India Revealed Ahead Of Official Launch On April 18: All You Need To Know About Apple BKC
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple's First Store In India Revealed Ahead Of Official Launch On April 18: All You Need To Know About Apple BKC

News 18  

Apple on Monday previewed the Apple BKC, its first official retail store in India located in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. Apple BKC store is designed to be one of the most energy-efficient Apple Store locations in the world, with a dedicated solar array and zero reliance on fossil fuels for store operations. According to the company, Apple BKC features a …

Apple to open its first retail store in India tomorrow. 5 points
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple to open its first retail store in India tomorrow. 5 points

Live Mint  

Apple’s first two retail stores in India will open this week in Mumbai and Delhi, welcoming customers from all over the country and around the world to discover the best of Apple. These new retail locations mark a significant expansion in India that will offer great new ways to browse, discover, and buy Apple products with exceptional service and experiences …

Tim Cook to inaugurate the two Apple retail stores in India: Know the plans
1 year, 8 months ago

Tim Cook to inaugurate the two Apple retail stores in India: Know the plans

India TV News  

Apple has been working on building two new retail stores in India, and the team from the US has flown to track the progress of their first two stores. Apple has completed more than 25 years in India this week and the tech giant will open its two own-branded retail stores- one will be situated at the Jio World Drive …

Why dealers in India concerned about Apple’s entry into retail space
1 year, 8 months ago

Why dealers in India concerned about Apple’s entry into retail space

India TV News  

Apple's iPhones have been sold in India through Apple resellers and brick-and-mortar stores. Dealers concerned Smartphone dealers who have relied on premium sales from Apple iPhones are concerned as customer interest may turn towards the upcoming Apple Retail Store. The first Apple Retail Store in the country is slated to open in April, following a delay caused by the epidemic …

Apple store in Mumbai vs Delhi: What is same and what is not
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple store in Mumbai vs Delhi: What is same and what is not

Live Mint  

Apple is all set to open its first stores in India next week. Here’s what we know about the upcoming stores so far Apple’s Mumbai store will be located inside Mukesh Ambani-Jio World Drive mall in Bandra Kurla Complex. Although Apple has not officially confirmed it, but the Apple’s New Delhi store will be comparatively smaller than the Apple BKC …

First Apple retail stores to open in India next week
1 year, 8 months ago

First Apple retail stores to open in India next week

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Apple is opening its first retail stores in India, beginning next week, the global tech giant which entered the country two decades ago announced on Tuesday. The US tech giant had launched its first online store in India in 2020 and was supposed to launch its physical stores soon after but plans were stalled due to the COVID …

Tim Cook coming to India next week to open first Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi
1 year, 8 months ago

Tim Cook coming to India next week to open first Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi

India Today  

Apple CEO Tim Cook is visiting India next week. After a long wait, the Cupertino-based tech giant has confirmed that India’s first Apple Store will open inside an upscale mall in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, or BKC. During his visit, Cook is expected to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been actively pushing for electronics manufacturing in India …

Google, Facebook, Amazon and 19 other brands can not open shops near Apple Mumbai’s Store
1 year, 8 months ago

Google, Facebook, Amazon and 19 other brands can not open shops near Apple Mumbai’s Store

Live Mint  

Apple recently revealed the first picture of its upcoming retail store in India. Which brands can not have stores near Apple Store in Mumbai? However, the New Delhi one will be a smaller one as compared to the Apple BKC Store in Mumbai. Details of the upcoming Apple Mumbai store as officially confirmed by the company are as follows: Logo …

India’s First Apple Store Is Here And This Is The Same Global Experience That Apple Is Bringing To Mumbai
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s First Apple Store Is Here And This Is The Same Global Experience That Apple Is Bringing To Mumbai

News 18  

No ‘salesperson’ to judge your pockets. This means you can expect the same experience irrespective of whether you visit the Apple store in New York, San Francisco, Dubai, Singapore or even Mumbai. Apple Stores are places where everybody is welcome, where you always get one-of-a-kind customer service and endless inspiration from our talented retail team members,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s …

Apple is set to open its first retail store in Mumbai as it bets big on India
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple is set to open its first retail store in Mumbai as it bets big on India

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Apple is finally getting ready to open its first physical store in the country as it bets on India as a market and manufacturing base. Apple is preparing to open its first physical store in India, in the commercial and financial hub of Mumbai. Apple leads sales of premium smartphones in India, with the iPhone 13 …

Apple reveals first retail store in India amid lay offs in U.S. units
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple reveals first retail store in India amid lay offs in U.S. units

The Hindu  

Apple on Wednesday revealed its first retail store in India as it expands its market in the country as a top performer in the premium devices segment. Located in Jio World Drive Mall, Mumbai, the Apple BKC retail store aims to compete with Samsung’s retail expansion footprint in India. Apple’s move to set up its own retail outlets in India …

Afternoon brief: CJI's WFH permission for lawyers amid rising Covid cases
1 year, 8 months ago

Afternoon brief: CJI's WFH permission for lawyers amid rising Covid cases

Hindustan Times  

What CJI said on WFH for lawyers amid rising Covid cases: 'Don't feel…' Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud took note of the rising number of Covid cases in the country, saying that the Supreme Court is willing to hear lawyers via video conferencing. NCERT deletes portions related to RSS, Mahatma Gandhi …

All you need to know about ‘Apple BKC’, India's first Apple store opening in Mumbai
1 year, 8 months ago

All you need to know about ‘Apple BKC’, India's first Apple store opening in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Apple on Wednesday shared a glimpse of its first-ever retail store for India, thus confirming long-standing reports of the tech giant being in talks to open its maiden outlet in the country. Called ‘BKC Apple,’ the shop is in Mumbai, India's financial capital. Here is all you need to know about Apple BKC: Apple BKC is located inside the Jio …

India’s First Apple Store Is Opening Soon In Mumbai And This Is How It Looks
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s First Apple Store Is Opening Soon In Mumbai And This Is How It Looks

News 18  

Apple has officially confirmed that it is opening its first retail store in India and will be called Apple BKC. Apple was in talks of opening its own retail store in India for quite some time and it’s finally happening. Apple revealed the barricade of its first retail store in India at Jio World Drive Mall, Mumbai officially marking the …

Apple reshuffling management to give more focus on India
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple reshuffling management to give more focus on India

Live Mint  

Apple is reorganising the management of its international businesses to give more focus on India, which has become an important market for the company. In his place, Apple is promoting Ashish Chowdhary, the head of India, who will report directly to Michael Fenger, the company’s head of product sales. Key suppliers are relocating to the region, and Apple is working …

Apple shifts focus to India for more growth, may shake up international businesses' management
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple shifts focus to India for more growth, may shake up international businesses' management

India Today  

Apple is reportedly turning its attention towards India by reshuffling the management of its international businesses. The company is also elevating Apple India managing director Ashish Chowdhary to oversee India, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, East Europe and Africa regions. In the last quarter, India, the Middle East and Africa, and Europe were key markets for Apple, while the company's …

Apple is struggling to increase production in India, says report
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple is struggling to increase production in India, says report

The Hindu  

Apple is facing hurdles in its attempt to increase production in India, according to a report in the Financial Times. Apple is building up operations in India following the blueprint it set in China two decades ago, with engineers and designers often spending weeks or months at a time in factories to oversee manufacturing. At a casings factory in Hosur …

Tim Cook confirms to launch India's first Apple Store
1 year, 10 months ago

Tim Cook confirms to launch India's first Apple Store

India TV News  

Tim Cook, the CEO of technology giant Apple Inc., has given the green signal for the first ‘Apple Store’ in India. The spearhead confirmed the launch news during the release of Apple’s financial report for the fiscal 2023 first quarter that ended on December 31, 2022. Speaking about this, Tom confirmed that the company would soon launch an ‘Apple Store’ …

Apple plans on launching brick-and-mortar stores in India soon, starts hiring workers to staff shops
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple plans on launching brick-and-mortar stores in India soon, starts hiring workers to staff shops

Firstpost  

Apple had earlier announced that their Indian division will soon open up official, brick-and-mortar stores in the country, latest by 2023. Image Credit: AFP The company’s recent job listings show new openings for 12 retail roles at “various locations” throughout the country, including store leaders, senior managers, Genius Bar workers, and more. Apple first made its online store available to …

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