Apple to manufacture iPhone 16 in India, set to open new stores in Pune, Bengaluru

• Apple will be opening four new stores in India
• The company will also manufacture iPhone 16 in India
• The made in India iPhones are expected to launch this month

Apple has announced plans to open four new stores in India, expanding its presence in the country. The new locations will be in Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai, a PTI report says. This follows the opening of Apple's first two Indian stores in 2023, one in Mumbai and the other in New Delhi. In addition to this, the tech giant also revealed that it will soon launch the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models in India.

In a statement, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail, Deirdre O’Brien, talked about the company’s excitement about the expansion. He said, "We're thrilled to build our teams as we plan to open more stores in India because we're inspired by the creativity and passion of our customers across this country. We can't wait for them to have even more opportunities to discover and shop for our amazing products and services, and connect with our extraordinary, knowledgeable team members."

When will Apple launch Made in India iPhone 16 series?

As per the PTI report, Apple announced that the iPhone 16 series smartphones will be now manufactured in India.

"Apple is now manufacturing the entire iPhone 16 lineup, including iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, in India," the statement said.

The “Made in India” devices will be available locally and exported to select countries, with supplies expected to begin this month. Apple has been manufacturing iPhones in India since 2017, and this marks the first time the entire iPhone 16 lineup, including high-end models, will be produced domestically.

The company's statement added, "Manufactured in India iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will soon be available for our local customers and for export to select countries across the world."

Apple stores in India

Last year, Apple made headlines with the grand opening of its first two retail stores in India. The Mumbai store, located at Jio World Drive mall in Bandra Kurla Complex, opened on April 18, followed by the New Delhi store at Select Citywalk Mall in Saket. Both events attracted large crowds of Apple fans, and CEO Tim Cook was present at the openings, talking about the importance of the Indian market. Now, as the Cupertino-based tech giant is gearing up to open more stores in the country, it can be said that the move underlines Apple’s commitment to expanding its footprint in India, which is becoming an increasingly important market.

According to the PTI report, people aware about the development say that the new stores are likely to be opened next year.


During an investor call last year, Cook had highlighted Apple’s strong performance in India, saying that the company had achieved an all-time revenue record in the country. He had also said that India offers significant growth opportunities, with a growing middle class and increasing demand for premium products. Cook had also expressed optimism about the success of Apple’s Indian operations.