What It Would Take for Apple to Open Its Own Stores in India? – The Short Answer

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Why does Apple want to open stores in India?

Its sales in China, previously a huge market for growth, are slowing and it doesn’t want to miss out on India’s rapidly-expanding smartphone market. Opening its own stores in India, which is set to become the world’s second biggest market for the devices by next year, could help boost brand awareness and sales.

(via WSJ)



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