Apple has raised the price of several iPhone models in India. Some of the reasons are minus the increase in fees The country has announced that it will increase the country's budget. At the same time, the company has received permission from management to open its first official Apple Store.
Tax rates, surcharges and exemptions
Models that have seen price increases are the iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The increase, however, is only 2% of the final price. The reason for the increase is because of the increase in a number of values
As reported Hindu Line of Crossing Most calls would be charged 10% of the RBS, but the government decided that this exemption would be considered again products are imported.
Apple has long been trying to expand its presence in India, both in terms of manufacturing and retail. Productivity, however, is still being planned small current devices, so Apple needs to import those models from China.
The final step in these expansion plans is back last month, when the Wistron industry was planning to start producing new circuit boards for the iPhone in April. If confirmed this rate Apple will also see a reduction in taxes stop importing those parts
The plans are slow but they are already bearing fruit
At the last shareholders' conference on February 26, Tim Cook made announcements about it again. During the meeting Tim Cook confirmed Apple's plans to open an online store in India by 2020 and physical stores in 2021. He explained that Apple had worked for many years to find a presence in India. He also pointed out that Apple needs it special permission the opening of virtual stores, because the state government wants Apple to work with a local partner. "We can't be good partners in the shops. We like to do things our way," the official said.
The biggest obstacle to opening stores comes from a local system that requires 30% less production in the country to open up physical stores. In this regard, and during a recent interview with Tim Cook on Fox News, an official revealed that The White House intervened In conversations. "The management has partnered with the Indian government to change that," * referring to the 30% production requirement.
There is no doubt that Apple sees fit for its launch in India. It is a country where the middle class lacks, at the moment, the purchasing power of other nations, such as China, where they are often compared. However, this situation is emerging again Apple is solving the basics With a vision of the future.
