Mumbai, Apr 18 (ANI): Apple CEO Tim Cook waves to the gang throughout the opening of Apple’s first retail store in India, at Bandra-Kurla Complex, in Mumbai on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
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Apple Inc., which has been working for greater than 25 years in India on Tuesday opened Apple BKC, its first retail store within the nation at Jio Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai in a big transfer to solidify its base on this a part of the world.
Apple CEO Tim Cook opened the gate of the store and personally obtained prospects and was even seen posing for selfies. A lot of prospects had lined up in queue since early morning to go to and purchase Apple merchandise from the store which opened at 11 am.
“Apple BKC will serve as a dynamic space where customers can come together, explore Apple products and services, enjoy exceptional service, and learn how to get more out of their devices through free Today at Apple sessions,” the corporate mentioned in an announcement.
Apple BKC will provide a particular Today at Apple collection, “Mumbai Rising,” working from Tuesday, April 18 by means of the summer time.
These free classes that includes Apple services and products will provide hands-on actions that remember the local people and tradition, the corporate mentioned.
Apple BKC is designed to be one of the vital energy-efficient Apple Store areas on the planet, with a devoted photo voltaic array and 0 reliance on fossil fuels for store operations, it mentioned.
The store is operationally carbon impartial, working on 100% renewable power.
Apple BKC encompasses a triangular handcrafted timber ceiling that extends past the glass façade to the underside of the outside cover, reflecting the distinctive geometry of the store.
The store options greater than 100 crew members who collectively converse over 20 languages and may cater to prospects from all over the world, serving to them study Apple merchandise, the corporate added.
The second store Apple Saket in Delhi will open on April 20, 2023.
