Apple's 1st Indian Store to open on 2022 Independence Day

1st Indian Apple's Store 

According to the latest information coming from the Cupertino, California-based iPhone maker, it will be opening its first store in India on the country’s 76th Independence Day, i.e., on August 15, 2022. it also announced that its first Indian company-owned and operated store in the country will be opened in the city of dreams that is in Mumbai.

“Apple has decided to open its first store on 15th August next year.”

after the company has successfully started the operations of its Mumbai store, the Cupertino giant will launch the next store in New Delhi, and Apple plans to open three more stores in the coming years, one each in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai.

The company posted a June quarter record revenue of $81.4 billion, up by 36% year-over-year.

“Apple is reporting a very strong quarter with double-digit revenue growth across our product and services categories and in every geographic segment. We set a new June quarter revenue record of $81.4 billion, up 36% from last year, and the vast majority of markets we tracked grew double digits, with especially strong growth in emerging markets, including India, Latin America, and Vietnam.”

this month marks the completion of the 10^th anniversary of Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO and he took the company to new heights with its inventory over 1000% and the company is ready to step into the field of AR and VR.

In India, Apple’s growth trajectory has been impressive across all product categories for three consecutive quarters. In the first quarter of this year, Apple was the number one premium brand with a 48% share of the smartphone market in the price segment of more than Rs 30,0

Apple’s own India store to open on 2022 Independence Day

The pandemic delayed both the store launch and the opening of the Maker Maxity Mall by about a year and the mall is now scheduled to roll out ahead of Diwali this year, sources said. Apple did not respond to an email seeking comment.

By BIONICK, ET Bureau

The tech giant will open doors to its first India company-owned-and-operated store in Mumbai, according to two people familiar with the development. “Apple has decided to open its first store on 15th August next year,” said one of them asking not to be identified.

ET had reported in 2019 that Apple has leased 20,000-25,000 sq ft in Mumbai’s Maker Maxity Mall, co-owned by Reliance Industries, to open its first company-owned outlet in India. The pandemic delayed both the store launch and the opening of the Maker Maxity Mall by about a year and the mall is now scheduled to roll out ahead of Diwali this year, sources said. Apple did not respond to an email seeking comment

The Mumbai debut will be immediately followed by an outlet in New Delhi next year, said one of the persons quoted earlier. He said Apple plans to open three more outlets in the coming years — one in Bengaluru and plans to add one store each in Delhi and Mumbai, he said.

Apple has been eyeing opening its own store in India for years. However, a 30% mandatory local sourcing clause for single brand retailing prevented the firm from opening its own stores in India

When we talk about heroes, we often talk about their extraordinary strength, grit, and confidence. They appear to us as the undisputed champions who always return home victorious. However, there’s more to these heroes than what appears to the eye. Beneath their wins are the series of trials, tests, and setbacks that they tirelessly endured to reach where they are. One of the finest examples of this spirit of courage is exhibited by paralympic athletes who shatter the glass ceiling despite physical limitations. Take for instance the Indian paralympic contingent that has been proving its mettle and breaking records in many recent games. After defeating some of the biggest champions across the world, these paralympians are now at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with 54 athletes competing across nine sports.

To celebrate the iron-willed determination of the Indian paralympic squad and to cheer for them at this prestigious global event, Thums Up- Coca-Cola’s home-grown brand, has partnered with the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games that is being held from August 24 to September 5. Through this partnership, Thums Up envisions to encourage inclusion and pay a befitting ode to the real heroes of Tokyo 2020 who continuously strive to break the glass ceiling despite the challenges. Paralympians not only have to struggle because of their physical limitations but also have to fight taunts from people who dismiss their capabilities as athletes. Right from their early days, their athletic prowess is questioned and they have to fight prejudice along with the physical challenges while they reach out to fulfill their dreams. Keeping in mind this rollercoaster journey that paralympians undertake, Thums Up’s campaign has been aptly titled #TaanePalatDe and it aims to drive home the fact that grit is always bigger than the taunts that come one’s way.

This high decibel marketing campaign pays homage to the arduous journey of paralympic athletes through a powerful video that highlights the never ending resilience and perseverance of these athletes. With a gritty poem running as the background narration, the video presents the protagonists wearing the ‘taunts’ they received every day from people, on their T-shirts against the backdrop of the inspirational tagline - #TaanePalatDe. This tone perfectly highlightsThums Up’s brand message of ‘real heroism’. The video features 6 athletes including Mariyappan Thangavelu (High jump), Sakina Khatun (Powerlifting), Suyash Yadav (Swimming), Navdeep (Javelin throw), Sumit Antil (Javelin throw), and Avani Lekhara (Shooting). The #TaanePalatDe campaign also includes a series of videos and other related visuals for digital and social media related to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and the Indian athletes, ensuring that we celebrate these athletes at every step of their journey.

Extending support to these star paralympians through the #TaanaPalatDe campaign was Dr. (h.c.) Deepa Malik, one of India’s bravest paralympic athletes who fought through the odds. Malik, who has been in a wheelchair since 1999 because of a spinal tumor, is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympic Games, President of Paralympic Committee of India, and a winner of Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards. Here’s what she tweeted for the bravehearts in Tokyo:

Talking about the #TaanePalatDe campaign, she said, “My journey of Ability Beyond Disability has been that of breaking stereotypes & myths around disability. The partnership with Thums Up is a step forward in that direction. This year, India is sending the largest-ever contingent to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and all 54 athletes have a unique story of resilience and defying all odds & social taboos. I am very hopeful that we are going to create history this time. Brands like Thums Up are coming forward to provide a platform for our Paralympians to tell their stories and provide the nation a chance to celebrate their journey and uplift their spirits. Thums Up is walking the talk by instilling values of diversity and inclusion through this association with our athletes, treating them at parity with the Olympians.”

Announcing the partnership, Arnab Roy, Vice President and Head-Marketing, Coca-Cola India and South West Asia said, “We are extremely proud of this strategic partnership with Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and the Paralympic Committee of India, it is our way of standing in solidarity and saluting the sheer grit and determination of these athletes who have come from different walks of life but showcase the same heroism against all odds and challenges. As an extension of the Olympic Association, we treat the Paralympians at parity with any other athlete fighting their naysayers and representing India at this global