The government has appointed 29 non-official members to the Board of Trade. This includes prominent figur ...More

The government has appointed 29 non-official members to the Board of Trade. This includes prominent figures like SBI Chairman CS Setty and Apple India MD Virat Bhatia. The board will discuss strategies to enhance manufacturing and exports. These industry leaders will help implement export hub events and advise the government on policy measures. ...Less

The government has appointed 29 prominent individuals to the Board of Trade. This board, led by Commerce ...More

The government has appointed 29 prominent individuals to the Board of Trade. This board, led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, will focus on enhancing manufacturing and exports. The nominated members will assist in implementing district export hub initiatives. They will also advise the government on policies to increase export earnings and review sector performance. ...Less

The case is Apple's most high-profile regulatory headache in India, a key growth market where it has rapi ...More

The case is Apple's most high-profile regulatory headache in India, a key growth market where it has rapidly expanded iPhone production as it diversifies beyond China. The iPhone accounts for 9% of India's smartphone market, from about 2% five years ago, according to Counterpoint Research data. ...Less

Apple is increasingly treating India as a core part of its global developer ecosystem, not just a market ...More

Apple is increasingly treating India as a core part of its global developer ecosystem, not just a market or manufacturing hub, with strong growth in App Store earnings and rising contributions from Indian developers. The company highlighted expanding developer tools, monetisation opportunities on iOS, and a growing base of young talent building apps across education, accessibility, and productivity. ...Less

As India and the UK maneuver through complex trade discussions, they are focused on addressing the sticki ...More

As India and the UK maneuver through complex trade discussions, they are focused on addressing the sticking points that are currently slowing down their agreement. Issues like the UK's steel safeguard measures and carbon taxation are raising eyebrows. If these concerns persist, India could rethink its tariff concessions on British exports, particularly the beloved Scotch whisky. ...Less

The report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT ...More

The report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how India's spending patterns are being reshaped by digital consumption, experiences and premiumisation. ...Less

Apple is expanding its consumer health ecosystem in India by introducing sleep apnea notifications on a w ...More

Apple is expanding its consumer health ecosystem in India by introducing sleep apnea notifications on a wide range of Apple Watch models and clinically validated hearing test features on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3. The sleep apnea tool works passively in the background by tracking breathing disturbances during sleep over a 30-day period and alerts users if consistent signs of moderate to severe risk are detected, while emphasizing that it is meant for early screening rather than diagnosis. ...Less

An Indian court has ordered Apple to fully cooperate with antitrust investigators regarding its iPhone ap ...More

An Indian court has ordered Apple to fully cooperate with antitrust investigators regarding its iPhone app market practices. The Delhi High Court rejected Apple's plea to halt the case, emphasizing cooperation while delaying a final order until July 15. ...Less

A Reddit user reportedly purchased an iPhone 17 for just Rs 24,338, significantly below its Rs 82,900 ret ...More

A Reddit user reportedly purchased an iPhone 17 for just Rs 24,338, significantly below its Rs 82,900 retail price. This was achieved through a combination of bank discounts, cashback, selling an old iPhone, and claiming GST benefits. He shared that he sold a 25-month-old iPhone 15 for Rs 40,000 and this helped him save big. ...Less

Palo Alto Networks is acquiring Portkey, doubling the AI infrastructure startup's valuation. This and mor ...More

Palo Alto Networks is acquiring Portkey, doubling the AI infrastructure startup's valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Apple CEO Tim Cook is thrilled about India's market potential. iPhone, iPad and Mac sales are growing str ...More

Apple CEO Tim Cook is thrilled about India's market potential. iPhone, iPad and Mac sales are growing strongly. Despite this success, Apple holds a modest market share. The company is also expanding its retail presence. Supply chain issues and rising component costs are impacting production. ...Less

Apple Inc. has accused the Competition Commission of India of exceeding its powers by seeking its financi ...More

Apple Inc. has accused the Competition Commission of India of exceeding its powers by seeking its financial data in an antitrust case related to the iPhone app market, as the company challenges India’s penalty framework in court. ...Less

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Tim Cook steps into a new role as executive chairman, dedicating more time to global diplomacy for Apple. ...More

Tim Cook steps into a new role as executive chairman, dedicating more time to global diplomacy for Apple. He will engage policymakers worldwide amidst US-China trade friction and rising geopolitical tensions. Cook's experience in building Apple's China operations and his relationship with Donald Trump will be crucial. He faces challenges in India and with evolving supply chains. ...Less

Apple plans to double or triple its investments in India along with exports over the next few years, acco ...More

Apple plans to double or triple its investments in India along with exports over the next few years, according to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MoS for information technology. The comments followed a meeting with Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook in the capital, New Delhi. Apple has some manufacturing facilities in India through contract makers such as Foxconn and Wistron Corp but is expanding into iPads and AirPods. ...Less

India's electronics sector is set to significantly boost global mobile phone production. A new production ...More

India's electronics sector is set to significantly boost global mobile phone production. A new production-linked incentive scheme aims to achieve 30-35% of worldwide output by 2031. This ambitious plan targets substantial manufacturing and export growth. The initiative seeks to strengthen India's supply chain and manufacturing ecosystem. ...Less

Sharma hailed Apple CEO Tim Cook’s ‘diverse set of meetings’ in India, where he inaugurated the tech gian ...More

Sharma hailed Apple CEO Tim Cook’s ‘diverse set of meetings’ in India, where he inaugurated the tech giant’s first flagship store on Tuesday. ...Less

Apple's India journey is accelerating. The company is now a top smartphone player, with record revenues a ...More

Apple's India journey is accelerating. The company is now a top smartphone player, with record revenues and shipments. Manufacturing in India has surged, making it a key production hub. Apple is expanding its retail footprint with new stores and investing in local operations. This growth signals a strategic long-term commitment, positioning India as a vital market for Apple's future. ...Less

Apple India's net profit for FY22 rose 3% on-year on the back of a 45% increase in revenue, the company r ...More

Apple India's net profit for FY22 rose 3% on-year on the back of a 45% increase in revenue, the company reported in its financial filings with the government. ...Less

The company posted a 36% increase in total income to Rs 67,121.6 crore in FY24 from Rs 49,321.8 crore in ...More

The company posted a 36% increase in total income to Rs 67,121.6 crore in FY24 from Rs 49,321.8 crore in FY23. "The company's total expenses for the fiscal were reported as Rs 63,397 crore," Tofler said. ...Less

Among the exits, two executives were in the select group of Apple’s country leadership for the Indian mar ...More

Among the exits, two executives were in the select group of Apple’s country leadership for the Indian market. ...Less

Apple India’s total income (including other income) grew by 17% to touch Rs 11,704.5 crore in FY17, up fr ...More

Apple India’s total income (including other income) grew by 17% to touch Rs 11,704.5 crore in FY17, up from Rs 9,997.6 crore in the previous fiscal. ...Less

Apple India's dividend payout to its Irish holding company more than doubled to ₹3,302 crore in FY24, exc ...More

Apple India's dividend payout to its Irish holding company more than doubled to ₹3,302 crore in FY24, exceeding its net profit for the first time. This comes as iPhone sales surged in the country, boosting Apple India's revenue by 36%. While analysts acknowledge the impressive revenue, they also point to stagnant operating margins and increased inventory as potential challenges. ...Less

The company has renewed the leases through three agreements with landlord Agni Commex LLP for offices on ...More

The company has renewed the leases through three agreements with landlord Agni Commex LLP for offices on the 6th, 7th and 8th floor of the tower. The rentals for the leases have been set between Rs 400 and Rs 402 per sq ft a month as against earlier rentals of Rs 374 per sq ft per month. ...Less

The Iran crisis will hit food delivery in India as limited cooking gas supplies impact restaurants. This ...More

The Iran crisis will hit food delivery in India as limited cooking gas supplies impact restaurants. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Apple India has leased a 12,616 sq ft retail space in Borivali, Mumbai, for nearly 11 years to launch its ...More

Apple India has leased a 12,616 sq ft retail space in Borivali, Mumbai, for nearly 11 years to launch its fourth Indian store. The lease includes a 10-month rent-free period, a starting monthly rent of Rs 17.35 lakh, and a structured rent escalation with revenue sharing. ...Less

Apple now makes as much as 14% or about 1 in 7 of its marquee devices from India, a Bloomberg report said ...More

Apple now makes as much as 14% or about 1 in 7 of its marquee devices from India, a Bloomberg report said, citing people familiar with the matter. ...Less

According to a report from Counterpoint Research, Apple's revenue share stood at 23% last year, despite c ...More

According to a report from Counterpoint Research, Apple's revenue share stood at 23% last year, despite capturing just around 6.5% market share by volume - its highest ever - as compared to Samsung which had 18% volume share and 21% revenue share ...Less

According to RoC filings, Apple India generates 94.6% of its revenue from sales of products and 5.4% from ...More

According to RoC filings, Apple India generates 94.6% of its revenue from sales of products and 5.4% from maintenance and services. ...Less

New-age companies fell on Monday as a sharp market selloff dragged equities lower. This and more in today ...More

New-age companies fell on Monday as a sharp market selloff dragged equities lower. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian goods, analysts say Apple’s iPhone production ...More

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian goods, analysts say Apple’s iPhone production in India will remain largely unaffected. Nearly all iPhones exported by Foxconn from India between March and May were shipped to the U.S. With cost advantages, local incentives, and a shift from China, India remains vital to Apple’s long-term manufacturing strategy. ...Less

The exits comes on the heels of the iPhone maker rejigging its distribution system moving from five natio ...More

The exits comes on the heels of the iPhone maker rejigging its distribution system moving from five national distributors to two distributors. ...Less

Experts also expect limited impact on India shipments from the temporary cutdown in iPhone output in Chin ...More

Experts also expect limited impact on India shipments from the temporary cutdown in iPhone output in China, given that the peak festive season is over and October-December is traditionally a slow quarter. "I see the shift to India happening independent of the current context. The Make in India momentum (for Apple) will continue to gain traction," said Prabhu Ram, head, industry intelligence group at CMR, said. "In fact, Foxconn is already shifting production to Shenzhen to tide over the cuts." ...Less

India is rapidly increasing iPhone production, with Made-in-India iPhones contributing 14-15% of Apple's ...More

India is rapidly increasing iPhone production, with Made-in-India iPhones contributing 14-15% of Apple's global capacity in FY24 and expected to reach 26-30% by 2027. However, India's revenue contribution remains low at just over 2% of Apple's global revenue, compared to Greater China's 17%, highlighting the challenge posed by India's price-sensitive market. ...Less

Apple's India sales grew 18% to ₹79,378 crore in the last fiscal year, marking its slowest growth in six ...More

Apple's India sales grew 18% to ₹79,378 crore in the last fiscal year, marking its slowest growth in six years due to a larger base and increased sales of older iPhone models. Despite this, Apple India's net profit surged 16% to ₹3,196 crore, and the company became the fourth-largest market for Apple globally. ...Less

A Bengaluru woman lost a legal case against Apple India after spilling coffee on her MacBook Pro and bein ...More

A Bengaluru woman lost a legal case against Apple India after spilling coffee on her MacBook Pro and being denied repair coverage under AppleCare+. Despite paying for the coverage, the woman was informed that internal damage caused by liquid spills was not covered. The court ruled in favor of Apple India, noting that the woman had already repaired the laptop without disclosing this information. ...Less

Apple India saw its total income rising 12 per cent to Rs 13,097.6 crore in FY18. ...More

Apple India saw its total income rising 12 per cent to Rs 13,097.6 crore in FY18. ...Less

Apple’s Mumbai retail store is expected to open its gates to the public this month. The Mumbai store laun ...More

Apple’s Mumbai retail store is expected to open its gates to the public this month. The Mumbai store launch will be followed by a retail store in Delhi-NCR. ...Less

The local unit of the Cupertino, California-based company posted a net profit of Rs 1,226 crore for the y ...More

The local unit of the Cupertino, California-based company posted a net profit of Rs 1,226 crore for the year. ...Less

Cupertino-based Apple is looking to increasingly distance itself from China. It also aims to increase loc ...More

Cupertino-based Apple is looking to increasingly distance itself from China. It also aims to increase local value addition from its Indian suppliers in line with the approach that it has adopted in China. ...Less

iPhone shipments in India, the world's second largest smartphone market, rose to 2.5 million units in the ...More

iPhone shipments in India, the world's second largest smartphone market, rose to 2.5 million units in the March quarter from 1.8 million units a year earlier, according to industry estimates. ...Less

Additionally, the biggest unit manufacturing Apple iPhone in India is coming up near Hosur in Bengaluru. ...More

Additionally, the biggest unit manufacturing Apple iPhone in India is coming up near Hosur in Bengaluru. The firm has outsourced the manufacturing of iPhone enclosures to Tata Electronics, which has a plant at Hosur. Slower tech hiring activity and direction from global HQs have caused a temporary disruption for one to two quarters in office leasing, with some corporates going for renewals of old office spaces. ...Less

Apple's two own stores in India have grossed monthly sales of over ₹22-25 crore each, well over two times ...More

Apple's two own stores in India have grossed monthly sales of over ₹22-25 crore each, well over two times what could be the highest revenue for an electronics store in the country during non-Diwali period. However, given that Indian consumers are price-sensitive, it will be interesting to see how much longer the two stores can sustain their dominance. ...Less

“Today, Apple supports around 1 million jobs in India from our own employees to the fast growing iOS app ...More

“Today, Apple supports around 1 million jobs in India from our own employees to the fast growing iOS app economy to our work with supplier partners," Apple's VP (Operations) Priya Balasubramaniam says. ...Less

HDFC Bank Credit card holders in India can enjoy up to Rs 10,000 instant savings on eligible products, in ...More

HDFC Bank Credit card holders in India can enjoy up to Rs 10,000 instant savings on eligible products, including the iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch Series 9. The offer is available at the Apple Store Online and Apple retail stores from October 15 to November 14. ...Less

This has been the fastest growth in net profit for Apple in India in over the last five years, which anal ...More

This has been the fastest growth in net profit for Apple in India in over the last five years, which analysts attributed to higher share of sales of new generation devices where margins are more and there is reduction in component cost last fiscal. ...Less

Apple plans to extend range of products made in India with both existing partners and new third party mak ...More

Apple plans to extend range of products made in India with both existing partners and new third party makers ...Less

As per two industry executives aware of the plans, over 5,000 employees and associates of Apple in India ...More

As per two industry executives aware of the plans, over 5,000 employees and associates of Apple in India will be largely working from home. Apple has four sales offices in India located at Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Gurgaon. ...Less

Apple and Foxconn are deepening their India bet with a $1.5 billion investment, despite Donald Trump’s wa ...More

Apple and Foxconn are deepening their India bet with a $1.5 billion investment, despite Donald Trump’s warning against building there. India’s iPhone output has soared, helping exports surpass even pharmaceuticals. But shifting from China isn’t easy. Beijing is blocking key engineers from relocating, making Apple and New Delhi realise that winning Trump isn’t enough—they must also navigate Xi Jinping’s resistance. ...Less

According to latest filings with the Registrar of Companies, Apple India's revenues rose 223% to 2003.9 c ...More

According to latest filings with the Registrar of Companies, Apple India's revenues rose 223% to 2003.9 crore in FY12, from Rs 620 crore a year ago. ...Less

The company also expects that 20-25% of iPhone sales during the fiscal will be generated from e-commerce, ...More

The company also expects that 20-25% of iPhone sales during the fiscal will be generated from e-commerce, said two senior trade partners of Apple India. ...Less

For consumers, this will mean Apple products will cease to be discounted with the firm taking a hard line ...More

For consumers, this will mean Apple products will cease to be discounted with the firm taking a hard line on maintaining prices as the number of distributors shrinks. ...Less

Apple Inc has asked for incentives related to the Department of Revenue and Department of Electronics and ...More

Apple Inc has asked for incentives related to the Department of Revenue and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeITY), an official told PTI. ...Less

A former human-resources executive at Foxconn India said the company's executives verbally convey the rec ...More

A former human-resources executive at Foxconn India said the company's executives verbally convey the recruitment rules to its Indian hiring agencies, which Foxconn tasks with scouting for candidates, bringing them in for interviews and employing them. ...Less

A view on Apple's application for tax concessions would be taken up after considering the levels of inves ...More

A view on Apple's application for tax concessions would be taken up after considering the levels of investments and the benefits that are likely to accrue to the Indian economy. ...Less

Apple Inc’s India numbers are set for another record, with early trends pointing to about $3 billion (₹22 ...More

Apple Inc’s India numbers are set for another record, with early trends pointing to about $3 billion (₹22,200 crore) in revenue by the end of its ongoing fiscal year in September. ...Less

The company's revenue from operation fell 19% to Rs 10,538.3 crore while profit plunged more than 70%. ...More

The company's revenue from operation fell 19% to Rs 10,538.3 crore while profit plunged more than 70%. ...Less

Apple Valentine’s Day Sale 2026 has met its match as Vijay Sales undercuts official iPhone 17 Pro prices ...More

Apple Valentine’s Day Sale 2026 has met its match as Vijay Sales undercuts official iPhone 17 Pro prices by ₹7,000. While Apple India offers ₹5,000 instant cashback, Vijay Sales combines a lower base price with ₹12,500 American Express EMI offers, creating the season's best deal. ...Less

Apple may be allowed relaxation in norms if the government considers what it brings in terms of investmen ...More

Apple may be allowed relaxation in norms if the government considers what it brings in terms of investment and job. ...Less

According to Cyber Media Research (CMR), Apple iPhone shipments in India during the July-September quarte ...More

According to Cyber Media Research (CMR), Apple iPhone shipments in India during the July-September quarter increased 8% on-year and a sharp 44% sequentially to 1.7 million units on account of aggressive discounts on the back of a strong demand for premium smartphones. ...Less

“During fiscal 2021, we earned nearly one-third of our revenue from emerging markets and doubled our busi ...More

“During fiscal 2021, we earned nearly one-third of our revenue from emerging markets and doubled our business in India and Vietnam. We are optimistic about the future, especially as we see strong demand for our new products,” said Cook. ...Less

Speaking to investors at the annual shareholder meeting at Apple Park in Cupertino, California on Wednesd ...More

Speaking to investors at the annual shareholder meeting at Apple Park in Cupertino, California on Wednesday, Cook confirmed the company will open its first offline retail outlet in the world's second biggest smartphone market next year. ...Less

Apple has since long been planning to open its first retail store in India but has faced several hiccups ...More

Apple has since long been planning to open its first retail store in India but has faced several hiccups including adhereing to local sourcing norms set by the Indian government. ...Less

About 1,20,000 new positions may open in FY24, mostly in manufacturing; nos may rise to at least 3,00,000 ...More

About 1,20,000 new positions may open in FY24, mostly in manufacturing; nos may rise to at least 3,00,000 by FY26. ...Less

Analysts said the pace of expansion may slow in the next few years but will remain in the high double dig ...More

Analysts said the pace of expansion may slow in the next few years but will remain in the high double digits. The data cited refer to domestic sales, with iPhones accounting for 90-92% of sales. iPhone exports are not accounted for in Apple India’s books since these are global deals and the local unit is a sales entity. ...Less

U.S. President Donald Trump said he urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop expanding manufacturing in India, ex ...More

U.S. President Donald Trump said he urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop expanding manufacturing in India, expressing concern during their recent conversation in Qatar. Trump stated that Apple would instead increase its production in the United States following their discussion. ...Less

While Apple iPhone's market share is low in India , its business growth is on a “good trajectory”, CEO Ti ...More

While Apple iPhone's market share is low in India , its business growth is on a “good trajectory”, CEO Tim Cook says. Apple, though, topped the premium segment with a 36% share, ahead of OnePlus and Samsung. ...Less

Despite Apple's growth in India, it has a lot of catching up to do with China’s scale. This and more in t ...More

Despite Apple's growth in India, it has a lot of catching up to do with China’s scale. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Analysts have attributed last fiscal's poor financial performance in India to slowing iPhone sales. ...More

Analysts have attributed last fiscal's poor financial performance in India to slowing iPhone sales. ...Less

The ET AI Conclave & Awards brought together over 250 founders, CXOs, policymakers and investors from lea ...More

The ET AI Conclave & Awards brought together over 250 founders, CXOs, policymakers and investors from leading Indian AI companies like Sarvam, Neysa and Fractal. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

The iPhone maker seems to have cracked the hyper-competitive discount-laden Indian ecommerce market with ...More

The iPhone maker seems to have cracked the hyper-competitive discount-laden Indian ecommerce market with its India online store accounting for around 4% of its total sales volume as of June quarter, as per estimates by global market researcher IDC India. ...Less

Apple's India sales reached a record high of almost $9 billion in fiscal year 2025. iPhone sales drove th ...More

Apple's India sales reached a record high of almost $9 billion in fiscal year 2025. iPhone sales drove this growth. The company is expanding its retail presence with new stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Noida and Mumbai. Apple's manufacturing in India is also increasing, with one in five iPhones now made there. ...Less

Best way to maximise iPod Touch' battery life ...More

Best way to maximise iPod Touch' battery life ...Less

This is a clear indication, experts say, that the iPhone manufacturer is readying to launch its flagship ...More

This is a clear indication, experts say, that the iPhone manufacturer is readying to launch its flagship retail stores in India, a plan that has been in the works since 2015. ...Less

Both the companies had entered into a distribution tie up last year July. At present, Apple has five dist ...More

Both the companies had entered into a distribution tie up last year July. At present, Apple has five distributors in India – Brightstar, HCL Infosystems, Ingram Micro, Rashi Peripherals and Redington. ...Less

Apple has sharply expanded its Indian supply chain to nearly 45 companies, including local component make ...More

Apple has sharply expanded its Indian supply chain to nearly 45 companies, including local component makers and MSMEs, creating 350,000 jobs. This pivot, partly due to geopolitical shifts, has led to one in five iPhones being made in India, boosting domestic value addition and making smartphones India's top export. ...Less

Apple's European operations, which includes India, grew by 56% in the March quarter. It said the region h ...More

Apple's European operations, which includes India, grew by 56% in the March quarter. It said the region has been one of the geographies where results were better than even its own expectation. ...Less

Despite US President Donald Trump urging Apple to halt manufacturing in India, the tech giant remains com ...More

Despite US President Donald Trump urging Apple to halt manufacturing in India, the tech giant remains committed to its expansion plans. Indian officials and Apple executives confirmed investments are on track. Experts say shifting production to the US is economically unviable, while India continues to offer cost-effective manufacturing, growing exports, and jobs through Apple’s expanding supply chain. ...Less

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to visit India later this month for the launch of the tech giant's first c ...More

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to visit India later this month for the launch of the tech giant's first company-owned store in Mumbai, and to discuss manufacturing expansion and exports with key ministers. Industry insiders said a store launch in Delhi, at the Select Citywalk mall, could quickly follow the Mumbai opening. ...Less

The iPhone maker recorded a net profit of Rs 926.2 crore in FY20 in India, as against Rs 262.27 crore in ...More

The iPhone maker recorded a net profit of Rs 926.2 crore in FY20 in India, as against Rs 262.27 crore in the preceding fiscal, the documents showed. Apple did not respond to an emailed query. ...Less

Major electronics companies like Samsung, Apple, and Whirlpool are importing less, marking a potential fi ...More

Major electronics companies like Samsung, Apple, and Whirlpool are importing less, marking a potential first-time occurrence. This shift is attributed to the 'Make in India' initiative promoting local manufacturing and component sourcing. While mobile phone localisation is steadily increasing, home appliances have achieved significant local sourcing. ...Less

India was among the emerging countries that performed better than previously for Apple. ...More

India was among the emerging countries that performed better than previously for Apple. ...Less

The contract maker’s inability to get deeper into Apple’s supply chain, sale of China factory and challen ...More

The contract maker’s inability to get deeper into Apple’s supply chain, sale of China factory and challenges posed by local employment norms spurred its decision to leave. ...Less

The Cupertino-based technology firm is keen to open its first couple of stores — of 10,000-15,000 square ...More

The Cupertino-based technology firm is keen to open its first couple of stores — of 10,000-15,000 square feet size — at prime locations in New Delhi and in Mumbai. ...Less

Apple is lobbying India to amend its income tax law to avoid being taxed for owning high-end iPhone machi ...More

Apple is lobbying India to amend its income tax law to avoid being taxed for owning high-end iPhone machinery supplied to contract manufacturers, a key hurdle to expansion. With iPhone market share in India doubling since 2022, Apple fears current rules could trigger billions in taxes. Discussions with Indian authorities are ongoing, balancing investment incentives against sovereign tax rights. ...Less

Apple India expands its Mumbai presence. The company renews its lease at Maker Maxity. It also acquires m ...More

Apple India expands its Mumbai presence. The company renews its lease at Maker Maxity. It also acquires more office space. This move highlights Apple's growing business in India. The lease covers multiple floors. The agreement includes a rental increase. Apple is also expanding its retail footprint across India. This includes new stores in various cities. ...Less

Apple India has secured a new office space in Hyderabad. The tech giant is expanding its presence at the ...More

Apple India has secured a new office space in Hyderabad. The tech giant is expanding its presence at the WaveRock IT campus. This move significantly increases Apple's total office area in the city. The expansion highlights Hyderabad's growing importance for global companies. This development is set to boost the city's commercial real estate sector. ...Less

Recently, Apple said Foxconn's Chennai facility will begin making the latest release from the iPhone line ...More

Recently, Apple said Foxconn's Chennai facility will begin making the latest release from the iPhone line-up, the iPhone 14, bridging the gap with its largest manufacturing base China. ...Less

Apple led the premium segment in India with 40 per cent share, followed by Samsung and OnePlus, with regi ...More

Apple led the premium segment in India with 40 per cent share, followed by Samsung and OnePlus, with registering highest ever shipment share in the country in the September quarter. ...Less

According to the govt notification, Customs duty on television set has been raised to 20 per cent while o ...More

According to the govt notification, Customs duty on television set has been raised to 20 per cent while on imported smartphones, the duty has been hiked to 15 per cent. ...Less

The Foxconn subsidiary that makes high-quality precision camera and lens solutions is looking to set up i ...More

The Foxconn subsidiary that makes high-quality precision camera and lens solutions is looking to set up its facility within the sprawling new Foxconn campus coming up in Bengaluru ...Less

If you want a touchscreen phone, consider the currently available iPhone 3GS, or high-end Android phones ...More

If you want a touchscreen phone, consider the currently available iPhone 3GS, or high-end Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S. ...Less

The company has for the first time made available the 'made-in-India' iPhones on the same day it started ...More

The company has for the first time made available the 'made-in-India' iPhones on the same day it started selling the devices in other parts of the globe. ...Less

Coulomb has earlier led Apple’s operations in Middle East, Turkey and Africa before moving into Singapore ...More

Coulomb has earlier led Apple’s operations in Middle East, Turkey and Africa before moving into Singapore last year as chief of South Asia, his Linkedin profile said. ...Less

Apple is trying to reinforce its premium reputation in the Indian market and drive experience-based sales ...More

Apple is trying to reinforce its premium reputation in the Indian market and drive experience-based sales. ...Less

Apple became the first brand to cross the $5-billion export mark from India, at a time when it is seeking ...More

Apple became the first brand to cross the $5-billion export mark from India, at a time when it is seeking to reduce its dependence on China. ...Less

Apple has about half-dozen authorised resellers in India who offer additional cashback and discounts on p ...More

Apple has about half-dozen authorised resellers in India who offer additional cashback and discounts on product sales to customers. The imagine store in Select CityWalk opened in 2014 and the store owner was told by the mall operator that it will not extend the lease. ...Less

Apple's first-quarter revenue fell due to laggard sales in China, but CEO Tim Cook sees growth returning ...More

Apple's first-quarter revenue fell due to laggard sales in China, but CEO Tim Cook sees growth returning in the current quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Industry experts say a significant part of the sales came from the big launches of last year, the iPhone ...More

Industry experts say a significant part of the sales came from the big launches of last year, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, both priced at the top end. ...Less