Apple today previewed Apple BKC, India’s first Apple Store. Apple BKC, which will be located in Mumbai’s bustling Bandra Kurla Complex financial, arts, and entertainment district, will be a dynamic space where customers can come together to explore Apple products and services, enjoy exceptional service, and learn how to get more out of their devices through free Today at Apple sessions.
Apple BKC will host a special Today at Apple series called “Mumbai Rising,” which will run from Tuesday, April 18 — the store’s opening day — through the summer. These free sessions featuring Apple products and services will bring together visitors, local artists, and creatives to offer hands-on activities that celebrate the local community and culture.
With a dedicated solar array and no reliance on fossil fuels for store operations, Apple BKC is designed to be one of the most energy-efficient Apple Store locations in the world. The store is carbon neutral in operation, using only renewable energy.
To reflect the distinctive geometry of the store, Apple BKC has a triangular handcrafted timber ceiling that extends past the glass façade to the underside of the exterior canopy. The 1,000 tiles that make up the ceiling are made of 408 pieces of wood each, forming 31 modules per tile. Over 450,000 distinct pieces of wood were used, all of which were put together in Delhi. Two Rajasthani stone walls and a 14-meter stainless steel staircase leading from the ground floor to the cantilevered mezzanine welcome customers as they enter the store.
The most recent models of the iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple TV are on display in the area’s display tables and walkways, along with a variety of accessories like AirTag. Additionally, Apple BKC offers Apple Pickup, which enables customers to order products online and pick them up whenever it is most convenient for them.
Apple BKC has over 100 team members who speak more than 20 languages. They are prepared to welcome customers from all over the world, assisting them in learning about Apple products and advising them on the best options to meet their needs, as well as the Apple Trade-In program.
Apple has been present in India for over 25 years, and as part of its ongoing commitment to the community, Apple continues to support the Akanksha Foundation, Barefoot College International, Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF), and other organizations.
Apple BKC will open in Mumbai on Tuesday, April 18 at 11 a.m. IST. Customers can download interactive custom wallpapers, listen to an Apple Music BKC Playlist, and sign up for upcoming Today at Apple sessions.
