Highlights
- Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed new retail stores will open in India in 2025, adding to existing locations in Mumbai and New Delhi.
- Reports suggest Apple may open four new stores in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Noida.
- Apple plans to increase production in India and Vietnam.
Caption – More Apple Stores in India soon. (Image credit – 91Mobiles)
Apple is getting ready to open more retail stores in India. The company already has two stores, one in Mumbai and another in New Delhi, but now it’s expanding its presence across the country. The update came directly from Apple CEO Tim Cook during the company’s recent Q2 2025 earnings call. Here’s what we know.
More Apple Stores in India Soon
While discussing Apple’s performance, Cook said, “In retail, in addition to the two stores we opened during the quarter, we’re also looking forward to a new retail store in the UAE, the arrival of the online store in Saudi Arabia and new retail stores in India later this year.”
He didn’t say exactly how many stores are coming or where they’ll be located. But a recent report suggests that Apple is planning to open four new stores in India, which is most likely to be in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune and Noida.
According to the report, Apple has already picked out spots for at least two of those cities. The Pune store is expected to open in Kopa Mall, while the Noida store might be set up in Mall of India. The company is still scouting for locations in Bengaluru and Mumbai. If the Mumbai plan goes through, it would be the second Apple Store in the city, following Apple BKC.
Cook also shared another interesting detail that a big chunk of Apple products sold in the U.S. will soon be made in India and Vietnam.
“For the June quarter, we do expect the majority of the iPhones sold in the US will have India as their country of origin and Vietnam to be the country of origin for almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPods sold in the US,” he said.
Apple’s Current Stores in India
Apple currently runs two stores in the country –
- Apple BKC in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, opened on April 18, 2023
- Apple Saket in New Delhi, opened on April 20, 2023
FAQs
Q.1 How many new Apple Stores are expected to open in India in 2025?
Answer. Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed new retail stores will open in India later this year, though the exact number wasn’t disclosed. Reports suggest Apple may open four new stores in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Noida.
Q2. Where will the new Apple Stores be located?
Answer. While official locations haven’t been announced, reports indicate the Pune store may open in Kopa Mall, and the Noida store could be set up in Mall of India. Apple is still scouting spots in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Q3. How is Apple shifting its product manufacturing for U.S. markets?
Answer. Apple plans to increase production in India and Vietnam, with most U.S.-sold iPhones made in India and Vietnam producing iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and AirPods.
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