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.

Apple has announced plans to expand its retail presence in India by opening four more stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai. Additionally, the company confirmed that the entire iPhone 16 series,

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.

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

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

With the addition of new stores and locally made iPhone models, Apple is poised to tap further into India's growing demand for premium smartphones. Sources suggest that supplies of the high-end 'Made in India' iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models will be available for purchase later this month.

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 a bid to further strengthen its presence in the Indian market, tech giant Apple has reportedly unveiled plans

Apple has announced its biggest expansion in India to date, including new retail stores and increased local manufacturing of its flagship iPhone models

For the first time, Apple is manufacturing the entire iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, in India. Apple plans to open four new stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai, in addition to its existing stores in Saket, Delhi, and BKC, Mumbai.