Apple Hits $9 Billion in India, Expands Stores and Manufacturing Presence
NEW DELHI: US tech giant Apple achieved annual sales of USD 9 billion in India last fiscal year, driven by strong iPhone demand, steady MacBook sales, and a retail strategy reshaping consumer engagement in the country.
Apple is now capitalizing on India’s immense market potential, recently opening showrooms in Bengaluru’s bustling Hebbal area and Pune’s Koregaon Park. Customers queued early, some waving Apple merchandise, others recording their first steps inside the glass-fronted stores. CEO Tim Cook shared on X, “Say hello to Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru and Apple Koregaon Park in Pune! We are thrilled to continue to bring the best of Apple to customers across India at these two stores.”
These store launches come ahead of Apple’s September 9 event in Cupertino, where the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE, and AirPods Pro 3. The timing highlights Apple’s strategy to expand its footprint in India beyond iPhone sales, with CEO Cook viewing the country as a key growth market.
Apple’s retail expansion blends its signature global design with local Indian energy, but the India story extends far beyond glossy storefronts. The country has emerged as a major manufacturing hub, producing nearly one in every five iPhones sold worldwide. This push has strengthened India’s role in the global tech supply chain, fostering supplier ecosystems, creating jobs, and boosting the country’s industrial stature.
India has transformed from a peripheral market to a strategic hub for Apple. Premium iPhone demand remains robust, with the iPhone 16 dominating the high-end segment. India is now Apple’s fourth-largest market globally, after the US, China, and Japan.
The rise of Apple in India reflects a broader adoption of its ecosystem—students trading older phones, professionals buying MacBooks, and first-time customers exploring its retail spaces. For Apple, India is more than a promising market; it is where growth, innovation, and manufacturing converge.
