<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Apple CEO Tim Cook said India is becoming one of the company&rsquo;s most important markets, after Apple posted record revenue in the country during the December quarter. Speaking on an earnings call, Cook pointed to strong sales across iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Services, along with double-digit growth in Apple&rsquo;s installed base.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>India, the world&rsquo;s second-largest smartphone market, is seeing more first-time Apple buyers, helping the company expand its presence without relying only on upgrades.</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>Apple Growth In India Driven By First-Time Buyers</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Apple reported its best-ever December quarter in India, with record revenues across multiple product categories. Tim Cook said the company achieved quarterly revenue records for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, and its highest-ever Services revenue in the country.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>While Apple did not disclose exact figures, the company described the quarter as particularly strong.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>India remains a key focus because of its size and growth potential. It is the second-largest smartphone market globally and the fourth-largest PC market.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Despite steady growth over the years, Apple&rsquo;s market share in India is still relatively low compared to global peers. According to Cook, this creates room for expansion rather than saturation.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>A major trend Apple highlighted was the number of first-time buyers. Most customers purchasing iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches in India are new to these products. This suggests Apple is adding new users rather than depending only on existing customers upgrading devices.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh also said Apple&rsquo;s installed base in India is growing at a strong double-digit rate.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>A larger installed base increases long-term demand for services and accessories, even if hardware sales fluctuate in future quarters.</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>Apple iPhone Sales In India Support Long-Term Plans</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Globally, Apple&rsquo;s iPhone revenue rose 23% year-on-year to $85.3 billion, supported by the iPhone 17 lineup. India contributed to this performance, with Apple recording its highest-ever December quarter iPhone revenue in the country.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Market research firm Counterpoint said Apple ended 2025 with a 9% smartphone market share in India by volume and 28% by value.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The iPhone 16 was the top-shipped model in India during the year. This reflects strong demand in the premium segment, even as overall smartphone growth remains uneven.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Mac revenue declined globally due to tough comparisons, but Apple continued to see Mac growth in emerging markets, including India.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>With new retail stores, local manufacturing, and steady demand for premium devices, India is likely to remain an important market for Apple over the next few years.</span></p>

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