Tim Cook may fly to India to launch Apple store

Tim Cook, chief executive of Apple, is likely to visit India in April for the launch of its first company-owned store in the country and hold discussions with key ministers on strategic issues such as manufacturing expansion and exports from India. If the visit takes place, it could possibly include a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Cook had met Modi on his previous visit to India in 2016.

Why it’s important: Opening the Apple store will be another milestone for Apple’s India operations. The tech giant has significantly boosted its manufacturing capacity in the country in recent times to diversify supply chains and reduce dependence on China. Moneycontrol