Apple Unveils 15-Storey Office In India's Silicon Valley Amid Shifting Focus From China

This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal.

Apple Inc. AAPL has just inaugurated a cutting-edge office in Bengaluru — known as India's Silicon Valley — in a clear demonstration of the iPhone maker's growing interest in India, the second-largest global smartphone market. The tech giant is actively diversifying its operations beyond its traditional base in China.

The newly opened Bengaluru office can house up to 1,200 employees spread over 15 floors. It is equipped with specialized lab spaces, collaborative work areas, wellness facilities, and an on-site Caffe Macs.

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"Apple is thrilled to expand in India with our new office in the heart of Bengaluru…this dynamic city is already home to so many of our talented teams, including software engineering and hardware technologies, operations, customer support, and more,” a company spokesperson stated.

The new Bengaluru location is the latest in a series of Apple's corporate expansions across major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Gurugram, marking a significant step in Apple's journey in India, which spans over a quarter of a century.

Apple's teams in Bengaluru span a wide range of sectors, including software, hardware, services, and customer support. Currently, the American tech giant boasts a workforce of nearly 3,000 employees in India.

Alongside its corporate presence, Apple also collaborates with local Indian suppliers, thereby supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs within the country. The Cupertino-based company actively works with partners across India on initiatives focused on environmental protection and increasing access to education and employment opportunities.

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