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Apple Begins Hiring for First Hyderabad Store, Signaling Next Step in India Retail Expansion

Job postings mark the next city in Apple’s India rollout following a wave of new openings in 2025.

Overview

  • Apple’s careers portal lists multiple Hyderabad roles for Apple Retail, including management, technical support, and store operations positions.
  • The company has not announced a site or opening date, and media timelines vary, with some reports projecting early 2027 while others suggest a sooner launch based on typical hiring lead times.
  • On Apple’s fiscal Q1 2026 call, CEO Tim Cook said another store in Mumbai is planned soon, reinforcing the broader expansion strategy.
  • Apple previously secured a long-term lease for a ground-floor space at Sky City Mall in Borivali, pointing to a second Mumbai location following the BKC flagship.
  • India now hosts five Apple stores after Noida opened in December 2025, as market research shows Apple reached a 28% value share in 2025 alongside expanded local iPhone production and exports.