Inside Apple’s Record Quarter: How iPhone 17 and India’s ‘Huge Opportunity’ Drove a $143.8 Billion Peak

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Apple has reached a new milestone in India as it reported its highest revenue ever for a single quarter. A big reason for this success was the high demand for the iPhone 17. CEO Tim Cook said that India is now a key part of Apple's future. The company earned a total of $143.8 billion globally this quarter. Apple is no longer just looking at India as a small market.

More Stores and More Sales in India

Apple is selling more iPhones in India than ever before. Sales grew by 23% compared to last year. This trend is driven by many people switching from Android to iPhone, a change that extends beyond just phones. Sales for iPads and Mac computers also hit new records in the country.

To keep this growth going, Apple is opening more physical stores. They recently opened a large store in Noida. They plan to have six major stores across India by the middle of 2026. These stores help people try out the products before they buy them. Apple wants to make sure every customer in India can get help and service easily. This strategy is working well to attract millions of new users.

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Can Apple India Manufacturing Replace Other Countries?

For a long time, India only put together parts that were made in other countries. Now, Apple India's manufacturing is starting to make the actual parts locally. The Indian government is giving billions of dollars in support to help factories build batteries and screens.

By the end of 2026, Apple wants to increase India’s yearly manufacturing capacity to 60 million iPhones for the US market. This is a huge shift in the global supply chain. It means your next phone might be completely built in India from start to finish. This helps Apple avoid problems with shipping and taxes in other countries. It also creates employment opportunities for local workers. In the next few months, India will become one of the most important hubs for making high-tech gadgets in the world.

Apple’s record-breaking quarter shows that India is the place to be. Over the next six months, Apple will focus on more than just selling hardware. They will push services like Apple Music and iCloud to their new Indian customers. As more parts are made locally, the cost of making iPhones could go down. This news proves that India is now a world leader in both purchasing and building technology.

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