‘Say hello to Apple Hebbal’: Tim Cook's shoutout as Bengaluru's new store goes live

Apple CEO Tim Cook took to social media to share the grand opening of Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru.

Updated on: Sep 5, 2025, 13:09:16 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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Tech giant Apple is expanding its footprint in India, and Bengaluru is once again in the spotlight. On Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook took to X to announce the launch of two new retail stores in India - Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru and Apple Koregaon Park in Pune.

Apple CEO Tim Cook posted first looks of tech enthusiasts entering the new Apple store in Bengaluru's Hebbal. (Tim Cook/X)

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“Say hello to Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru and Apple Koregaon Park in Pune! We are thrilled to continue to bring the best of Apple to customers across India at these two new stores,” Cook posted.

The announcement has generated a wave of excitement among Bengaluru’s tech-savvy crowd, particularly in North Bengaluru, where Hebbal is emerging as a major commercial hub.

The store covers an expansive 7,997.8 sq ft, secured under a 10-year lease signed in November 2024. As per documents sourced from Propstack, Apple began rent payments in August 2025, shelling out an annual ₹2.09 crore, along with a security deposit of ₹1.046 crore.

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The Hebbal store will be run by a team of 70 specialists representing 15 different states across India. The outlet is also fully powered by renewable energy and maintains a carbon-neutral footprint.

The store officially opened its doors to the public on September 2 at 1 pm, drawing massive crowds and long queues from early morning. Eager customers lined up in multiple queues, some having arrived as early as 6 am, braving nearly seven hours of waiting.

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For many Bengalureans, this was more than just another store opening. It marked the first time they could experience Apple’s signature retail format in North Bengaluru, and purchase devices directly from the brand - a long-awaited milestone for the city’s growing Apple community.

Inside, the store buzzed with energy as customers explored the full range of Apple products, interacted with experts and took part in the launch day celebrations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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