Apple BKC

Apple BKC is the first Apple retail store in India, which opened in 2023 within the of .
==Location==
This Apple Store is presently situated at G1-G2, Jio World Drive in the upscale business and residential district of Mumbai. It is normally open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day.
==History==
Apple had been planning to build its first Indian flagship retail store in Mumbai, though it had been delayed since 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Apple Store India plans delayed for a second time; ‘world-class’ store pushed to 2023 by Ben Lovejoy, 9To5Mac. 2022-07-28. In December 2022, Apple began hiring to fill retail management and specialist positions in India, renewing speculation that a store would be opened soon.Apple could soon open its first brick-and-mortar stores in India by Emma Roth, The Verge. 2023-01-08.
On April 10, 2023, Apple announced that the location in the Bandra Kurla Complex would open on the following April 18th.Apple BKC opens April 18 and Apple Saket opens April 20, Apple Inc. 2023-04-10. The store held a preview event on April 16 with over 100 employees as Apple's 524th retail store and is internally identified as R744. The staff at the time could collectively speak more than 20 languages.Apple BKC in Mumbai opens for customers this Tuesday, Apple Inc. 2023-04-16.Apple Storefronts: #524 BKC R744 by Thomas Park, AppSpot. 2023-04-18. Apple CEO Tim Cook appeared in person on April 18 to inaugurate the store in his first trip to India in 7 years. Senior VP Deirdre O'Brien was also in attendance.Tim Cook Attends Opening of Apple BKC Store in Mumbai, India by Tim Hardwick, MacRumors. 2023-04-18. One devoted fan presented Cook with a classic Macintosh SE at the opening ceremony.Apple CEO was presented with an original Macintosh. See his reaction, CNN. 2023-04-18.
==Gallery==
Apple BKC promo logo 2023-04.png|Promotional logo
Apple BKC Hello Mumbai promo 2023-04.png|Promotional wallpapers
Apple BKC construction 2023-01.jpg|The store under construction in January 2023.
Apple BKC completion 2023-04-05.jpg|The store approaching completion on April 5, 2023.
Apple BKC preview R744 2023-04-16.jpg|A preview of the storefront on April 16, 2023.
Apple BKC preview ceiling R744 2023-04-16.jpg|The handcrafted timber ceiling
Apple BKC preview interior R744 2023-04-16.jpg|The store interior
Apple BKC preview staircase R744 2023-04-16.jpg|The stainless steel staircase to the mezzanine
Apple BKC preview staff R744 2023-04-16.jpg|The staff can speak over 20 languages
Apple BKC preview sessions R744 2023-04-16.jpg|The session area for hands-on activities
Apple BKC preview solar R744 2023-04-16.jpg|The dedicated solar power array
==References==
==External links==
*Apple BKC at Apple
**Apple BKC playlist at Apple Music
Category:Apple Stores in India
Category:2023 establishments