Bengaluru, Sept. 5 -- 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.

"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 202...