Here’s all you need to know about Apple’s first-ever retail store in India
The retail store is located in Jio World Mall in India and is built over an area of 20,000 sqft
The store is operationally carbon neutral and runs on 100 per cent renewable energy. Apple claims that it has zero reliance on fossil fuels and has a dedicated solar array
It has a triangular handcrafted timber ceiling that extends beyond the glass facade to the underside of the exterior canopy
Apple claims that each tile is made from 408 pieces of timber, forming 31 modules per tile with a total of 1,000 tiles that make up the ceiling
Upon entering, you will be greeted by two stone walls sourced from Rajasthan. It also has a 14-meter-long stainless staircase connecting the ground level and a cantilevered mezzanine
The Mumbai store has over 100 team members who collectively speak over 20 languages
The Apple BKC will allow customers to explore company products and services, enjoy exceptional service, and learn how to get more out of their devices
"Apple BKC is a reflection of Mumbai's vibrant culture and brings together the best of Apple in a beautiful, welcoming space for connection and community," said Deirdre O'Brien, Apple's senior vice president of Retail
Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to inaugurate the Apple store on April 18 at 11 am in Mumbai