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Apple's Second Outlet is Going to be at Saket, Delhi after BKC Launch

After opening its first store in Mumbai, Apple will finally make a stop in Delhi on April 20 to establish its second location

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Kapish Khajuria
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After opening its first store in Mumbai, Apple will finally make a stop in Delhi on April 20 to establish its second location.

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(BKC) Apple Store

On April 18, Apple opened its first physical location in India, which is located in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), a neighbourhood in Mumbai. The store, known as Apple BKC, is situated in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) neighbourhood.

In addition to offering free Apple workshops where consumers can learn how to get the most out of their devices, the store will provide customers the chance to explore Apple goods and services.

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One of the world's most energy-efficient Apple Stores will be located in this dynamic space. One of the most eco-friendly stores in the region, the store will operate without emitting any carbon dioxide and use only renewable energy. It will also have its own solar array.

In the Jio World Drive mall, which also houses brands like Diesel, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Swarovski, the store occupies two floors and occupies 20,000 square feet. Apple, which has struggled to establish a foothold in the Indian market, is seen as having achieved a significant milestone with this move.

However, the company is currently looking to expand into India and capitalize on the country's expanding middle class, which is becoming increasingly interested in consumer electronics and technology.

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Apple has signed an 11-year lease on the mall space and successfully negotiated a ban on 22 rival brands, including Amazon, Facebook, Google, LG, Microsoft, Sony, and others, from advertising or occupying space in close proximity. The Cupertino-based organization will be paying Rs 42 lakh each month as a rental for the store, and will likewise impart a piece of the incomes to the space proprietor.

Apple's upcoming store in Delhi

Apple says that the vivid fine art observes Apple's second store in India. Starting April 20, clients will actually want to swing by to investigate Apple's most recent item arrangement, track down innovative motivation, and get customized administration and backing from the store's group of Subject matter experts, Creatives, and Masters.

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As per records shared by CRE Lattice, the Apple Saket is spread over 8,417.83 sq ft, while the Apple BKC spreads across 20,000 sq ft. The technology company will pay Rs 40 lakh per month for the Delhi store, but for more than twice as much space in Mumbai, it will have to pay Rs 42 lakh per month.

The second Apple store, Saket, will open for business on April 20 at 10 a.m. Apple Saket will have a one-of-a-kind design that draws inspiration from the numerous gates in Delhi, each of which represents a new chapter in the city's long history.

Here's the reason Apple's first store in India became exceptional (Customer experiences)

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The first customer to go inside BKC was at the store area at 8 p.m. recently, wishing to purchase an Apple watch.

"I have been here since 8 p.m. last night; I've been enjoying nature outside the Apple Store for around 15 hours now. I haven't eaten, I haven't had a shower, and you can see every one of us doused in sweat. Yes, we are ecstatic," the client told PTI.

The second customer to enter Apple BKC took a departure from Rajasthan and joined the line at 8:30 p.m. He attributed this to his affection for the brand. He likewise explained his point of being available in New Delhi for Apple's Saket outlet opening on April 20.

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