India could exempt Apple Stores from local sourcing rules for 2-3 years - report

An idea allegedly being floated by the Indian government could make proposed Apple Stores exempt from local sourcing regulations, but only for two to three years, according to a new report

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 18

Apple to make Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan an Indian brand ambassador - report

Apple will be making Bollywood film star Shah Rukh Khan a brand ambassador for India, intensifying the company's profile in the country, according to a Thursday report.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 30

Prospect of Indian Apple Stores still on the table, minister says

Despite rejection by the country's finance minister, Apple still has a chance at opening stores in India in the near future, another high-level government official indicated on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

Apple can add 62M iOS users in India but it won't be easy, analyst says

Investment firm Piper Jaffray estimates India could contribute some 62 million iOS device users to Apple's user base if the company successfully ramps its presence up to China levels, but a comparatively low-income population and strict government policies presage a rough path ahead.

Andrew Drea 10 years ago 11

Indian finance minister shoots down prospect of local Apple Stores - report

India's finance minister has reportedly ratified a ruling that Apple must follow local sourcing rules, potentially halting the company's near-term attemps to launch its first stores in the country.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 49

Local sourcing rules may still block Apple Stores from expanding into India

Apple may not have secured permission to open its first stores in India after all, though the company has not been shut out of the process, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

Apple's Tim Cook talks retail, manufacturing, encryption & more with Indian PM Modi

As anticipated, Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, talking about issues such as retail stores, manufacturing, and app development, according to reports.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Apple working to bring entire product line to India, Tim Cook says

Apple CEO Tim Cook continued a tour of India on Friday, granting a one-on-one interview with a local television network that offered a bit more insight into the company's ambitions for the developing market.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 17

Apple's Cook dismisses Indian phone market concerns, says company 'focused on best, not most'

The iPhone may have a small marketshare in India, but the company isn't worried about that and is instead holding out for the long-term, Apple CEO Tim Cook said in an interview published on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 20

Apple's Tim Cook attends dinner party with Bollywood celebrities

In the middle of his ongoing trip to India, Apple CEO Tim Cook attended a dinner party on Wednesday night hosted by actor/producer Shah Rukh Khan, where several other Bollywood celebrities were also present.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Apple opens Maps development center in Hyderabad, India

Hot on the heels of revealing plans for an iOS app design and development facility in Bengaluru, Apple on Thursday local time announced the opening of an office in Hyderabad tasked with accelerating development of Maps products for iOS, Mac and Apple Watch.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 21

Tim Cook, other Apple execs to talk iPhone partnerships during India trip

While in India this week, CEO Tim Cook and a team of fellow Apple executives will reportedly be meeting with the leaders of local telecoms firms, looking to bolster iPhone numbers with partnerships on sales and distribution.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

Apple to open iOS app design and development accelerator in India in 2017

As expected, Apple late Tuesday announced plans to open a Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru, India, where developers will learn a variety of skills for coding on Apple's software platforms.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 12

Apple to expand Indian development center, announce accelerator program for startups

Coinciding with Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook's first-ever visit to India, the iPhone maker will reportedly make a pair of key announcements for the emerging market, related to software development and local start-up companies.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 3

First three Indian Apple Stores rumored to launch by end of 2017

Apple is working to introduce its first three retail stores in India within the next 18 months, setting up shop in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai, a report said on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

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