Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets PM Modi, Commits to Investing More in India’s Growing Market
19-04-2023 : Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and expressed the company’s commitment to invest and grow in India. Sources say that Apple plans to double its employment base at its contract manufacturers in India to around 200,000 soon. During his visit, Cook opened Apple’s first official retail store in Mumbai and is set to launch another in Delhi on Thursday.
Cook also met with Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar to discuss deepening Apple’s engagement in India, including manufacturing, app economy, skilling, sustainability, and job creation. The company has sought government support to widen its components supplier base in India and has asked for continued government support through long-term stable policies to foster investments in the country.
An absolute delight to meet you, @tim_cook! Glad to exchange views on diverse topics and highlight the tech-powered transformations taking place in India. https://t.co/hetLIjEQEU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2023
Apple’s hiring plan is an indication of the company’s expansion of its manufacturing base in India, and Cook has also asked for support to skill Indian manpower to suit the company’s requirement. The Mumbai store covers a total area of around 20,000 square feet, while the Apple Saket Store in Delhi is half the size. Both stores will be open for all customers without the need for pre-registration.
