iPhone sales drive Apple to all time revenue record in India

Apple Inc. on Thursday reported record-breaking financial results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ended September 30, driven by strong iPhone sales and growing demand in emerging markets, particularly India.The Cupertino-based tech giant posted revenue of $102.5 billion, marking its 14th consecutive quarter of growth, with a net quarterly profit of $27.5 billion. For the full fiscal year, Apple’s total revenue touched $416 billion, setting an all-time record for the company.India emerged as one of Apple’s fastest-growing markets during the quarter, fueled by soaring iPhone sales and the opening of two new retail stores,Apple Hebbal in Bengaluru and Apple Koregaon Park in Pune. The company said it achieved its highest-ever revenue in India, underscoring the market’s rising importance in Apple’s global growth strategy.
“We grew in the vast majority of markets we track and had September quarter revenue records in dozens of regions, including the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Western Europe, the Middle East, Japan, Korea, and South Asia. We also set a September quarter revenue record in emerging markets and an all-time revenue record in India,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook.
The company’s latest financial results reflect robust iPhone performance. “iPhone revenue was $49 billion, up 6% year-over-year, driven by the iPhone 16 family,” said Apple CFO Kevan Parekh. “We achieved September quarter records in many emerging markets, including Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia, and an all-time record in India. The iPhone active installed base grew to an all-time high, and we set a September quarter record for upgraders.”Industry estimates indicate that iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models were among the most shipped smartphones in India during the first half of 2025, with around 5.9 million units. Following the launch of the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro series and the newly introduced iPhone Air, Apple is expected to surpass 15.5 million unit shipments in India by the end of the year.
Cook added that the company is entering the holiday season with its strongest product lineup to date, including new M5-powered iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models. “We’re heading into our busiest time of year with our best-ever lineup. In the last few months, we’ve opened new stores in emerging markets like India and the UAE, along with new locations in the U.S. and China,” he said.Apple’s performance in India highlights its deepening commitment to the market, both through retail expansion and local manufacturing initiatives. With record revenue, growing demand, and increasing brand presence, India has solidified its position as one of Apple’s key growth engines in the Asia-Pacific region.

(Business Correspondent)