Apple BKC To Open On April 18: A Sneak Peek Into Apple's First India Retail Store

In a big retail push, Apple's first official store in India will be opened in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 18). Said to be the company’s most sustainable stores yet, Apple BKC was previewed a day ahead of launch in Mumbai’s bustling Bandra Kurla Complex. (Image: Krishna SinhaChaudhury/ABP Live)

Apple BKC features a triangular handcrafted timber ceiling that extends beyond the glass façade to the underside of the exterior canopy, reflecting the unique geometry of the store. (Image: Krishna SinhaChaudhury/ABP Live)

Each tile in the Apple Store is made from 408 pieces of timber, forming 31 modules per tile with a total of 1,000 tiles that make up the ceiling. There are over 450,000 individual timber elements, all of which were assembled in Delhi. (Image: Apple BKC)

Apple BKC will have more than 100 team members who collectively speak over 20 languages, including local Indian languages. The employees are ready to welcome customers from around the world, Apple said. (Image: Krishna SinhaChaudhury/ABP Live)

The Cupertino giant said Apple BKC is designed to be one of the most energy-efficient Apple Store locations in the world, with a dedicated solar array and zero reliance on fossil fuels for store operations. (Image: Krishna SinhaChaudhury/ABP Live)

Apple BKC is operationally carbon neutral, running on 100 per cent renewable energy. Visitors can explore the surrounding display tables and avenues featuring the latest iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple TV lineups, as well as accessories like AirTag at Apple BKC. (Image: Krishna SinhaChaudhury/ABP Live)

Apple BKC opens Tuesday at 11 am IST. The company has invited customers to download interactive custom wallpapers, listen to a curated Apple Music BKC Playlist and sign up for upcoming Today at Apple sessions. (Image: Krishna SinhaChaudhury/ABP Live)

Apple will also be opening a retail store in New Delhi. Apple Saket, as it is officially dubbed due to its location, will be open to public starting April 20. (Image: Apple)