In addition to its existing stores in Delhi and Mumbai, it appears that there are plans in India for four new Apple retail stores, all expected to open in 2025.

Apple has officially commenced the assembly of its entire iPhone 16 series in India, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to diversify its manufacturing operations beyond China.

Apple is planning to open four new retail stores in India and has begun manufacturing the iPhone 16 Pro models domestically, the company said as it deepens its presence in the world’s second-largest smartphone market.

This story was originally published on the Benzinga India portal. U.S. tech behemoth Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reportedly plans to add four new retail stores in India and has also begun producing the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models in the country.

Made in India, the iPhone 16 Pro will land in stores soon and be exported too with Bengaluru and Pune earmarked for the next Apple Store expansion phase

Apple is gearing up to open four more Apple Stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai. As of now, the timeline isn't clear.

Apple has no plans to shift its production away from India, as the Hosur incident has not impacted its operations, with sufficient stockpiles in place.

Apple declared that it would be opening four more retail locations in India, including ones in Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai. Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail, Deirdre O’Brien, commended the ingenuity and fervor of Indian consumers while expressing excitement about the company’s planned expansion into the country.

Apple is expanding its presence in India with plans to open new retail stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai.

Tata's iPhone factory in India has now been closed indefinitely after a fire, and Apple may have to turn back to China to avoid a shortfall in production.