Airtel, based in New Delhi, in northern India, will give iPhone customers on its higher-tier postpaid plans free access to Apple's iCloud+ storage service, along with Apple TV and Apple Arcade. The offer applies to postpaid plans priced at ₹999 and above, and adds fifty GB of iCloud storage on...
India Becomes a Component Supplier for Chinese Tech Production
Apple’s vendor network in India has reached a significant milestone, exporting a record $2.5 billion in electronic components to China. This development marks a shift in the traditional trade relationship, where China historically served as the primary supplier of parts for Indian electronics assembly. Under the government's Electronics Component Manufacturing...
India Doubles Down on Chips and Phones
India is putting close to $20 billion behind an effort to build more of its own semiconductors and smartphones, part of a widening campaign to turn the country into a serious rival to China as a global electronics workshop. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet signed off Wednesday on 1.9 trillion...
Secular Growth Across India’s Consumer Sector
Companies operating in India's Consumer Goods sector reported substantial growth in the quarter that ended December 31st, fueled by the stabilization of GST reforms and a strong Diwali holiday shopping season. Major Indian players such as Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) report that the previous disruptions caused by...
iPhone 17 Drives Record-Breaking Quarter in India
Apple achieved arevenue record in India during the September quarter, contributing to its best quarterly worldwide sales of $102.5 billion. This marks the 14th consecutive record quarter for the company in India, in which it sold more iPhones in India than before—marking a steady rise in line with two new...
Starlink Accelerates Satellite Internet in India
Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is making significant strides toward launching operations in India by laying the groundwork for terrestrial infrastructure. The company has begun discussions with key players across the data, telecom, and fiber sectors to build the ecosystem necessary for satellite connectivity. Among those in talks are...