Apple to Open Second Mumbai Store, Sixth in India, Amidst Major Expansion

• Apple plans to open its second retail store in Mumbai and sixth in India soon, as part of its expansion strategy.
• CEO Tim Cook announced the upcoming Mumbai store during the Q1 FY2025-26 earnings call, following the fifth store opening in India in December 2025.
• The new Mumbai store is likely to be located at Oberoi Sky City Mall in Borivali, with a leased space of 12,616 sq ft for Rs 2.08 crore annually.
• Apple currently operates five stores in India across New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Noida, with the latest in Noida opening in December 2025.
• This retail expansion complements Apple's strategy of manufacturing iPhones in India since 2017, shifting production from China and boosting exports.

Why It Matters: Apple is rapidly expanding its retail presence and manufacturing operations in India, with a new Mumbai store planned.