- Assembly begins: Apple officially starts the assembly of the iPhone 16 series in India.
- Diversification strategy: First time top-tier flagships, including iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, are manufactured outside China.
- Local availability: Locally assembled iPhone 16 series will be available in India later this month.
- Export plans: These phones will also be exported to select countries globally.
- Retail expansion: Apple plans to open four new stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai.
- Commitment to India: Reflects Apple's growing commitment to the Indian market, where they began iPhone manufacturing in 2017.
- New office: Apple recently opened a new 15-floor office in Bengaluru with a capacity for 1,200 employees.