Apple to open more retail stores in India as iPhone sales surge: 5 things to know
Apple is doubling down on India. After a record-breaking quarter, CEO Tim Cook confirmed that Apple will open new retail stores across India later this year, aiming to deepen its presence in one of the company’s fastest-growing markets. Here are the key highlights from Apple’s expansion plans.
Apple’s Retail Push in India Tim Cook announced during Apple’s Q3 earnings call that new Apple Stores are set to open in India by the end of 2025. This follows the success of Apple BKC (Mumbai) and Apple Saket (Delhi), which opened in 2023.
Targeted Store Locations While Cook didn’t disclose exact sites, reports suggest new stores will come up at Sky City Mall (Mumbai), Phoenix Mall of Asia (Bengaluru), Kopa Mall (Pune), and DLF Mall of India (Noida). Apple has been actively hiring staff for these outlets.
India: A Fastest-Growing Market Apple’s India strategy is paying off. iPhone revenue grew nearly 13% year-on-year in Q3 2025. Expanding retail presence is seen as a way to capture more of the premium smartphone market and enhance customer experience.
Retail as a Growth Lever Cook highlighted that Apple sees retail stores as vital “touchpoints” to engage customers in emerging markets. Physical stores allow Apple to showcase its ecosystem—iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watch, and services—all under one roof.
Global Retail Momentum Apart from India, Apple is expanding in the Middle East, with new physical stores planned in the UAE and an online Apple Store recently launched in Saudi Arabia. The company also opened a new location in Osaka, Japan, signalling a global retail push.
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