Apple’s Tim Cook commits to build bigger business in India

Apple opens its second retail store in India in Delhi April 20

Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi Wednesday, and committed to even further deepening of the company’s business there.

Investing even more in India

In a Tweet sent subsequent to the meeting, Cook said the company is committed to growing and investing in business in India.

“Thank you, Prime Minister, @narendramodi for the warm welcome. We share your vision of the positive impact technology can make on India’s future — from education and developers to manufacturing and the environment, we’re committed to growing and investing across the country,” he wrote.

Cook was also asking for additional support to widen its supplier base in India.

The PM on his part said “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.”

Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi for the warm welcome. We share your vision of the positive impact technology can make on India’s future — from education and developers to manufacturing and the environment, we’re committed to growing and investing across the country. pic.twitter.com/xRSjc7u5Ip

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 19, 2023

Bringing the component makers on board

Cook also urged the government to support further expansion across Apple’s component ecosystem and supply chain, the need to improve labor skills and more.

The government, as expected, pressed Apple to widen its work in iPhone manufacturing and investment.

Communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Tweeted that the meeting also looked at job creation, particularly for women. Around 72 percent of Apple’s workers in India are women.

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

Minister of state for IT and electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar revealed, “We discussed deepening and broadening manufacturing, exports, skilling of youth, expanding app innovation economy and job creation.”

Apple and its supply chain have already exceeded the terms of the arrangements under India’s incentive scheme.

Cook last visited India in 2016. It’s fair to say he’s done a great deal of work enhancing Apple’s place in the nation ever since.

Met with @tim_cook, CEO, Apple. Discussed deepening Apple’s engagement in India across manufacturing, electronics exports,
app economy, skilling, sustainability and job creation especially for women. Jointly charting a long-term and strong relationship. pic.twitter.com/L7KVPjq8fk

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (मोदी का परिवार) (@AshwiniVaishnaw) April 19, 2023

Cook is in India meeting staff, partners, and touring some really interesting groups and places while he also makes time to open two new Apple retail stores in Mumbai and New Delhi.

Glimpses from meeting of @Apple CEO @tim_cook with MoS @Rajeev_GoI at @GoI_MeitY today. #IndiaTechade #NewIndia pic.twitter.com/4StjJ2Ggh0

— Ministry of Electronics & IT (@GoI_MeitY) April 19, 2023

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