Tim Cook Lauds India's 'Extraordinary Market' As Apple Sets An All-Time Revenue Record In The Country

In the latest financial reveal, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook shared a slice of optimism despite a slight dip in overall revenue, with the tech giant’s iPhone sales hitting a record-breaking stride, particularly in India. The Q4 figures stood at a colossal $89.5 billion, a marginal 1% drop from the previous year, but the story Cook unfolded was one of triumph in specific arenas.

What Happened? Cook’s narrative during the earnings call was one of a strategic win, with iPhone revenues surpassing expectations and setting a new benchmark for the September quarter. The spotlight shone brightly on India, where Apple notched an “all-time revenue record,” a testament to the company’s burgeoning relationship with one of the world’s most vibrant markets.

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More to come? The Apple chief painted India as a canvas of immense potential, a market pulsating with a growing middle class eager to embrace premium technology. “We have low share in a large market,” Cook said, hinting at the untapped potential and Apple’s plans to delve deeper into the Indian demographic. The opening of two retail stores, which are performing better than anticipated, marks just the beginning of Apple’s retail footprint expansion in the country.

Luca Maestri, Apple’s CFO, echoed Cook’s sentiments, attributing the iPhone’s success to the “strength in emerging markets,” with India being a standout performer. The company’s strategy seems to be paying off, with a 34% year-over-year growth in iPhone shipments in India, a figure that starkly contrasts with the country’s otherwise flat smartphone market growth.

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