Last Update: April 11, 2023, 5:27 pm IST
Tim Cook is going to be part of the store launch
Apple is finally opening its premium retail stores in India, with Delhi and Mumbai being the first two cities to get the new stores.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is coming to India for the store launch this month. The company has already announced that Apple is set to launch its first premium store in India this month, with two stores opening in Mumbai and Delhi on April 18 and April 20 respectively. Now, a report in Bloomberg states that Cook will be visiting the country for the launch in both the cities.
Apple continues to focus on the Indian market, where it has seen a rise in demand for iPhones due to various sale offers and other discounts. According to the report, Cook will be a part of the launch in both the cities, where he is likely to meet fellow Apple fanboys and other customers.
Earlier on Tuesday, the company announced that Apple BKC will open for customers on Tuesday, April 18 at 11 AM IST and Apple Saket on April 20 at 10 AM IST.
The barricade for Apple Saket was revealed this morning and features a unique design that draws inspiration from the many gates of Delhi, each gate representing a new chapter in the city’s history. Apple has also designed special Apple BKC and Apple Saket wallpapers and a curated playlist on Apple Music
Starting April 20, customers will be able to explore Apple’s latest product lineup, find creative inspiration and receive personalized service and support from the store’s team of experts, creatives and geniuses, the iPhone maker said.
Cook’s last visit was in 2016, which was also his first visit to the country. The report mentions that apart from being there for the store launch, Cook is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they may discuss the country’s production linked incentive (PLI) and Apple’s manufacturing hubs. Can see the scope to be a part of. in the country in the near future.
Apple has repeatedly said that India is an important market for the company, and Cook’s visit to be part of the store launch shows that the company may finally be marketable to Indian consumers with its global approach .
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