Apple's First Retail Store in Mumbai, India: Will Open to the Public Today

Apple debuted its first own-branded retail store in Mumbai on Monday, which would serve as a dynamic area for consumers. Apple BKC, located in Mumbai's bustling Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) financial, arts, and entertainment district, through free Today at Apple workshops, will assist consumers in exploring company goods and services, receiving excellent service, and learning how to get the most out of their devices.

What has Apple's senior vice president of Retail said about Apple BKC?

"Apple BKC is an example of Mumbai's vibrant culture, and it combines the best of Apple in an appealing, welcoming space for connections and community," said Deirdre O'Brien, Apple's senior vice president of Retail.

Apple BKC will host a special Today at Apple series called "Mumbai Rising," which will continue from Tuesday (18 April) through the summertime.

Accessible activities that emphasize the local community and culture

These free activities bring visitors, local artists, and creatives together to provide hands-on experiences highlighting the local community and culture.

Is Apple BKC the world's most energy-conscious Apple retail outlet, and how does it look?

Apple BKC is intended to be one of the world's most energy-conscious Apple retail outlets, with a specialised solar array and no reliance on fossil fuels for store operations. The Apple shop is carbon-neutral in process, using only renewable energy. It has a handmade triangular wooden roof that extends beyond the exterior glass to the bottom of the outdoor canopy representing the store's unusual geometry.

Each tile is constructed with 408 pieces of timber, resulting in 31 modules per tile and a total of 1,000 tiles that comprise the ceiling. There are around 450,000 separate wood parts that were all constructed in Delhi.Customers are greeted upon entering the store by two Rajasthan-sourced stone walls and a 14-metre-long stainless steel stairway linking the ground level to the cantilevered mezzanine.

Apple BKC has around 100 team members that speak 20 languages.