Apple: Tim Cook meets PM Narendra Modi: Here’s what Apple CEO has to say – Times of India

Apple CEO Tim Cook met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today (April 19). The company’s top executive is on a trip to India as Apple celebrates 25 years in the country. Cook thanked PM Modi and said that the company shares his “vision of the positive impact technology can make on India’s future.”
“Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi for the warm welcome. We share your vision of the positive impact technology can make on India’s future — from education and developers to manufacturing and the environment, we’re committed to growing and investing across the country,” he tweeted.

This is Cook’s second meeting with PM Modi. Cook also met Modi in May 2016 during his first-ever visit to the country.

Apple Stores in India
The iPhone maker is also opening its first-ever retail stores in India. Apple opened its first flagship store, Apple BKC in Mumbai, earlier this week. The company is set to open its second store in Delhi on April 20. Cook is expected to be present at the opening of Apple Saket Store in Delhi. The company;s top executive opened the doors of the country’s first retail store in Mumbai. Apple’s second retail store will open tomorrow at 10 am.
“Hello New Delhi. We are getting ready to open the doors to our first store in the capital. We can’t wait to see what colourful creativity you will bring to Apple Saket,” said Apple on its website.
Apple Saket: Things to know
Apple Saket runs on 100% renewable energy and is carbon neutral. The store will employ more than 70 retail team members who come from a combined 18 states in India and collectively speak more than 15 languages.
“At Apple Saket, Today at Apple programming will take place in a roundtable setting for a more personalised customer experience,” the company said.
Apple Saket store features a dedicated Apple Pickup station and the Genius Bar for hands-on technical and hardware support from an Expert. Genius Bar appointments can help with everything from setting up a device, recovering an Apple ID, selecting an AppleCare plan, or modifying subscriptions.