Analysts attribute this growth to a higher share of sales of new generation devices, which offer higher profit margins.Additionally, there has been a reduction in component costs, contributing to the surge in profits. However,Apple India has not disclosed any specific reasons for the increase in sales and profit in the filings. An email sent to Apple was unanswered till press time.
Mohit Yadav, founder of AltInfo, a business intelligence firm, stated that this growth showcases Apple’s limitless potential for expansion. “Apple has demonstrated remarkable financial prudence, reflected in high percentage increases in both its top and bottom lines, suggesting limitless growth potential for the company,” Yadav said.
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Tarun Pathak, research director at Counterpoint Research, a mobile phone market tracker, predicts that Apple’s business in India will continue to grow in the coming years. He attributes this growth to the brand strongly riding the wave of premiumisation in the market, fueled by the increasing availability of consumer financing.
While iPhones currently drive the majority of sales in India, Pathak believes that other revenue streams, such as other products and services, will also contribute significantly in the near future. He further explains that the rise in profit can be attributed to the higher share of new generation devices, as evidenced by the continued increase in the average selling prices of iPhones in India.
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According to the Registrar of Companies filings, 94.6% of Apple India’s revenue comes from product sales, while the remaining 5.4% is generated from maintenance and services. Apple is yet to fully expand its services business in India, which globally contributes around 30% to its overall sales.