Apple clinches strong double-digit growth in India; CEO Tim Cook says incredibly exciting market
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday said the company grew strong double-digit in India, clinching a new March quarter revenue record amid an “incredibly exciting market”.
Describing India market as a “major focus”, Cook said Apple is working on the entire ecosystem from developer to the market to operations, and that he is “very pleased” with the growth numbers.
Cook further added: “In terms of the operational side or supply chain side, we are producing there; from a pragmatic point of view, you need to produce there to be competitive.”
The Cupertino-based iPhone maker has set revenue records in more than a dozen countries and regions. These include, among others, March quarter records in India, Latin America and the Middle East, as well as Canada, Spain, and Turkey.
On Apple’s India report card, Cook said the company has both operational things going on and go-to-market, alongside various initiatives.
Apple continues to expand its channels, and is also working on the developer ecosystem.
Apple is also investing in new solar and wind power in the US and Europe, both to power its growing operations and users’ devices.
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