LIVE: India's first Apple Store opens in Mumbai, CEO Tim Cook to meet PM Modi
Apple Store Mumbai BKC opening LIVE: After charming India with Mumbai's famous Vada-Pav with Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit on his side, Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday welcomed the first customer at its flagship Apple Store at BKC in India's financial capital.
Cook is also expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be flying to Delhi to open the second Apple Store at Saket.
Excitement levels were very high over the last fortnight since the Cupertino, US-based company announced its store opening at a mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex business district. Amid loud cheering by the 100-odd staff members and others, Cook emerged from inside the shop to open the doors and personally welcomed guests.
Apple Store Mumbai BKC opening LIVE:
Apple Store Mumbai BKC opening LIVE: After charming India with Mumbai's famous Vada-Pav with Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit on his side, Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday welcomed the first customer at its flagship Apple Store at BKC in India's financial capital.
Cook is also expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be flying to Delhi to open the second Apple Store at Saket.
Excitement levels were very high over the last fortnight since the Cupertino, US-based company announced its store opening at a mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex business district. Amid loud cheering by the 100-odd staff members and others, Cook emerged from inside the shop to open the doors and personally welcomed guests.
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