India’s First Apple BKC Store Opens Today at Mumbai, Fans Queue Up & Greets CEO

Apple’s first store in India in Mumbai was inaugurated today. The day witnessed a huge gathering of fans who took selfies with the CEO, Tim Cook. Moreover, the second Big Apple store will open its doors after 2 days i.e. April 20 in Saket, New Delhi. Check more highlights of the event here. 

Apr 18, 2023, 19:26 IST
Grand Opening of Big Apple
Grand Opening of Big Apple

Apple Store finally reached Indian land as the company opened its first-ever retail store in the country at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. The store opening was scheduled for today i.e. April 18, 2023, and fans have been joyfully present since morning.
At Jio World Drive Mall, Apple BKC was crowded with customers while they exchanged wishes and clicked pictures with Apple CEO Tim Cook. A large crowd of fans also gathered around the store which is spread over an area of 22,000 square ft. 

 

 

Tim Cook’s India Visit

The Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc., Tim Cook was in India for quite some time and met various famous dignitaries from across the country. He recently tweeted that he was delighted over witnessing such exuberant and passionate customers who attended the inaugural event today.  He welcomed all customers who reached the store early at Jio World Drive Mall in Bandra Kurla Complex. 

Tim Cook’s net worth is estimated at 180 crores USD while he worked as the Chief Operating Officer of Apple Inc. under the guidance of its Co-Founder Steve Jobs. Tim Cook's current visit to the country is after a gap of a few years with his last visit in 2016.

The Apple CEO will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Deputy IT Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar during his stay in India. He was seen posting a picture of Maharashtra’s famous dish Vada Pav on Twitter sharing some happy moments with Bollywood beauty Madhuri Dixit Nene. 

Apple’s Market Dominance

As per the survey, Apple's market share in India accumulates to about 3 per cent and with the launch of new outlets, the iPhone manufacturer is aiming to expand its revenue. The India Cellular and Electronics Association published data stating that iPhones experienced over 50% of smartphones transported from India between April 2022 to February 2023.

Celebrating the Silver Jubilee of iPhone Creators!

With the inauguration of the Apple BKC store, the company’s makers have also completed 25 years, which calls for a double celebration. Social media bloggers and technoids took a tour of the store which opened today with its latest collection of Apple products. 

Moreover, another store in India will be opening on April 20 at 10 am at the Saket CITYWALK, Delhi. 

Apple BKC Appealing Features

Apple's new stores in India are quite similar to the outlets across other parts of the world. However, the builders have put visible efforts to make it look more Indian. The vintage yellow and black taxis commonly found in and around Mumbai have been inspirational in providing the company with an idea about colours and design which has been included by the planning team. 

The store also has a 100-member team speaking 18 different Indian languages. the company has employed over 2500 people across the country creating over 10 lakh jobs. 

An in-store servicing facility called ‘Genius Bay’ has also been introduced by the company. Customers can schedule their servicing appointment on Apple India's official website. New wallpapers and playlists have also been created for iPhones, iPads and Macbooks.

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