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.

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 has announced that it will open 4 new retail stores in India and has started manufacturing all of iPhone 16 series models in the country.

Mumbai/IBNS: American tech giant Apple is set to open four new retail stores in India and has started manufacturing its iPhone 16 Pro models locally, as part of its effort to strengthen its presence in the world's second-largest smartphone market.

Phone maker Apple on Friday said it will open four more stores in India, located in Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.

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

In addition to its retail expansion, Apple has also started domestic production of its entire iPhone 16 lineup, including the Pro models. The company began manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017 with the SE model.

In April 2023, Apple opened its two stores in India, one in Delhi and the other in Mumbai. "Future Apple Retail stores are planned in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai," the statement said. According to people aware of the development, the stores are likely to be opened next year.