In a few weeks from now, the iPhone 17 is going to be among us, reaching the pockets of most tech-savvy people as well as ‘iPhone lovers’. With manufacturing ramped up in India, the local supply of iPhone 17 is expected to be unprecedented and hence, it is obvious that a lot of consumers with deeper pockets (and EMI lovers) will want their hands on the new model. Hence, Apple is getting ready to sell more iPhones than ever.
Apple’s retail chain is now expanding its store network in two other metropolitan cities besides Mumbai and Delhi. The first of them is going to open the door for citizens of Bengaluru just ahead of the iPhone 17 launch, whereas the second one will be opening in Pune. Coming almost two years after the first stores opened on Indian shores, these stores are expected to bring the ‘Apple experience’ to more consumers.
New Apple Stores in two Indian metropolitan cities
The first of these new stores, Apple Hebbal, is scheduled to open its doors in Bengaluru on September 2, 2025. Opening at the Phoenix Mall of Asia, the store will be the third official Apple Store in the country, following the launches of Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi. The company has teased the Bengaluru opening with a unique barricade featuring vibrant peacock feathers, making a tribute to India’s national bird. The store is expected to offer the full range of Apple products like iPhones, Macs, AirPods, iPads and accessories, along with expert support and the popular “Today at Apple” sessions.
Following Bengaluru, Apple is also preparing to launch its fourth store in Pune. The Pune outlet is reportedly located at the KOPA Mall in Koregaon Park and is also expected to open in early September. This new store will not only be a substantial 10,000 sq ft flagship outlet but also marks the first Apple Store in the state of Maharashtra outside of Mumbai.
Apple timing it perfectly
With the iPhone 17 series rumoured to break cover soon, it seems like a great time to launch these Apple Stores in two of India’s bubbling metropolises. Apple is manufacturing the entire lineup of iPhone 17 models in India and expects a wider reach for Indians with an expanded presence.
The new retail locations will provide a much-needed in-person experience for customers looking to explore and purchase the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. Reports indicate that Apple’s manufacturing partner, Foxconn, has already begun small-scale production of the iPhone 17 at its new facility in Bengaluru, further cementing India’s role as a key hub for the company’s global operations. A Tata Group-backed manufacturing facility is also going to take care of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models.
