Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Apple Expands Retail in India Amidst Political and Manufacturing Shifts
Apple is building more stores in India, starting with a new one in Bengaluru.
This is part of a plan to grow in India, which is seen as an important market.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump isn't happy about this, as he wants iPhones made in America.
However, experts say that moving all iPhone production to the U.S. is difficult.
While Apple has been making iPhones in India since 2017 to avoid tariffs, author Patrick McGee points out that current investment levels in India are not adequate compared to manufacturing operations in China.
Apple is opening a third retail store in Bengaluru, India.
The new store will be located in the Phoenix Mall of Asia.
Apple's expansion in India aligns with a broader strategy led by CEO Tim Cook.
Donald Trump has expressed disapproval of Apple's manufacturing shift to India.
Author Patrick McGee notes Apple's investment in India is still insufficient.
- Who
- Apple and former US President Donald Trump are key figures.
- What
- Apple is opening a third retail store in Bengaluru, India, and is expanding its manufacturing operations in India.
- When
- The Bengaluru store is opening soon. Apple began assembling iPhones in India in 2017.
- Where
- The new store is in Bengaluru, India. iPhones are being manufactured and assembled in India.
- Why
- Apple is expanding in India due to its growth potential and to avoid tariffs. Trump wants production in the U.S.
Apple's Perspective
Donald Trump's Perspective
Manufacturing Location
Apple's Perspective
Apple is shifting manufacturing to India due to its large market potential and to avoid tariffs. Experts view that shifting the whole operation to US is difficult.
Donald Trump's Perspective
Wants Apple to manufacture iPhones in the United States to create American jobs.
- Bengaluru Store Rent
- ₹17.4 lakh monthly
- Bengaluru Store Size
- 7,997.80 sq ft
- iPhone Production Target
- 80 million units by 2026
- Mumbai Store Annual Rent
- ₹5.04 crore
- Delhi Store Annual Rent
- ₹4.8 crore
