Waiting for an Apple store in India? You will have to wait for 3-4 years more. Here’s why

If you've been waiting for an Apple store in India, here's some bad news for you.

You might have to wait till 2020 for an Apple store to open in India and it's due to space constraints.

As per reports, Apple is looking for at least 10,000 square feet size location in malls, which could take time.

Apple wants to open few stories in India at prime locations and replicate the model of its flagship New York City store on Fifth Avenue.

"Apple wants to initially set up two stores, one in New Delhi and second one in Mumbai. They want the stores to be truly iconic right from the design to the location. However, getting desired space will take time since 10,000-15,000 square feet of prime location is not readily available," ET quoted a source as saying.

ET reported the Indian Apple store will be almost double than that of its average global store size of 8,500 sq ft.

Also, Apple has not received the approval from the Indian government for its retail plans in the country.

It is noteworthy Apple has already started assembling operations in India for iPhone SE with partner Wistron.

"Last month, a team from the Apple's retail store business visited India to meet realtors and mall managers and understand the retail market," executives told ET.

Apple is eyeing the Asian market now as it opened first Apple Store at Singapore's Orchard Road and first store also in Taiwan.

Source: Business Insider.

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