Although Apple started making iPhone SE in India earlier this year, there are signs that it is now looking to expand its efforts in this area, according to a new report in the Economic Times, Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu during an interview Speaking of time, the Indian government will be "very happy" to see Apple expanding its business in India.
Prabhu explained that the government will be "very pleased" to address any difficulties Apple faces while expanding into India and wait for the company to make a "good offer."
'We are waiting to get a good proposal from them ... We are very pleased to receive Apple's various ideas and suggestions as it is one of the most popular brands in the world and we are willing to find out if they are going We are also very happy to help solve the problems, so we will wait for the formal proposal, 'said Prabhu.
Earlier this year, Apple started producing iPhone SE in India and hopes India will provide the relevant preferential policies, but the Indian government has made almost no concessions on the key laws and regulations.
Apple's proposed 15-year tariff exemption covers capital equipment and consumables needed to make and repair iPhone equipment, components, services and repairs, etc. The proposal was rejected by Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India It's
However, as iPhone SE's revenue in India continues to grow, Apple supplier Wistron, a Taiwan-based company, is seeking to expand its production facilities in India.
Earlier this month, reports were made that Visteon executives visited Bangalore during the visit, according to informed sources, the company has initially 'delineated' several sites near the airport ', facilities Estimated area of about 100 hectares.
Apple's efforts to open retail stores in India continue, rumored to be considering setting up flagship stores in New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai as the hub for most of India's high-end consumers, and all recent signs indicate that the company The plan will eventually get the Indian government's support.
Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive, has said more than once that India has "great potential." But he also admits that Apple is still "learning to explore" this market.