Apple India Hits All Time High Record of $9 Billion in Revenue, Driven by Strong iPhone Demand

Apple achieved record-breaking sales in India, reaching nearly $9 billion in fiscal year 2025, driven by strong demand for its flagship products. 

The company’s revenue rose 13% to nearly $9 billion in the year ending March 2025, up from $8 billion the year before, with iPhone sales accounting for most of the gains, as reported by Bloomberg.

The company is also ramping up its retail presence across the country.

These results emerge at a time when Apple, along with other premium mobile phone manufacturers, is facing a period of declining global demand for mobile devices.

There is a growing wave of uncertainty surrounding China which is both a critical consumer market and production hub for Apple.

Despite facing strong competition from local brands like Xiaomi Corp., Apple saw its first revenue jump in China in two years, with a 4.4% rise during the April–June quarter.

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Positive Upswing for Apple

According to a report rolled out by the International Data Corporation (IDC), Apple’s shipments in India rose by 21.5% year-over-year, reaching 5.9 million units in the first half of 2025. 

iPhone 16 emerged as the most shipped Apple model across the country during this period.

According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, India’s smartphone market shipped 70 million units in the first half of 2025, highlighting a year-over-year growth of 0.9%. 

The second quarter alone saw a stronger performance status, with shipments reaching 37 million units, an increase of 7.3% compared to the same period last year.

Apple’s Retail Reach

In a continued effort to expand its retail presence in India, Apple inaugurated stores in Bengaluru and Pune this week, with additional openings scheduled in Noida and Mumbai in early 2026.

Under India’s earlier policy, foreign single-brand retailers such as Apple were permitted to open company-owned stores only if a minimum of 30% of their products were sourced locally. 

Following a relaxation of this rule, Apple launched its online store in India in 2020. 

The company later took a major step forward in 2023, when CEO Tim Cook inaugurated its first two physical stores in Mumbai and New Delhi.

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Powering Production from India

India is playing an increasingly important role in Apple’s manufacturing strategy, gaining momentum amid the ongoing US-China trade tensions. 

Currently, around 20% of all iPhones are produced in India. 

To further reduce its reliance on China, Apple is advancing its production across its manufacturing outlets in the India.

Apple’s expansion in India has progressed drastically despite concerns previously raised by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who urged the company to manufacture in India or risk facing tariffs. 

Although smartphones and computers are currently exempt from the latest U.S. tariffs, Trump has consistently voiced his opposition to overseas manufacturing.

However, reports indicate that Apple has reassured the Indian government of its continued commitment to expanding operations in the country. 

Apple intends to invest approximately $2.5 billion to increase its iPhone production capacity from over 40 million units per year to nearly 60 million.

Cook is making efforts to regain favor from former President Trump. 

He was part of an elite group of tech executives invited to a White House dinner gathering with the President on Thursday.

Facing pressure from the Trump administration, Apple has increased its substantial U.S. investment to $600 billion over the next four years, aiming to create jobs and relocate some operations domestically in an effort to avoid potential import tariffs.

Apple’s Future Outlook

Apple is set to host its annual fall event on September 9 at the Steve Jobs Theater, located at its Cupertino, California headquarters. 

The event is expected to spotlight the launch of new iPhones, Apple Watches, and other devices, with a strong focus on the company’s latest advancements in artificial intelligence integration.

According to media reports, Apple may also unveil a thinner version of its latest iPhone, potentially named the iPhone Air, in line with the branding of its iPad Air and MacBook Air product lines

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