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Sat, Nov 21, 2009 - 02:51 PM EST — AAPL: 199.92 (-0.59, -0.29%) | NASDAQ: 2146.04 (-10.78, -0.5%)

Reliance Digital to open 60 Apple iStores across India over next 18 months

Friday, March 07, 2008 - 12:44 PM EST

Reliance Retail today opened doors to the "iStore" at Shop No.1C, Grd. Floor, Ashoka Metropolitan Mall, Rd. No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, India. The iStore is an offering from Reliance Digital, the consumer durable information technology arm of Reliance Retail.

The new iStore at Hyderabad is the largest in India, spread over 2875 sq.ft. and will offer shoppers in Hyderabad, the opportunity to learn and experience Apple’s innovative products and solutions in a modern and welcoming environment. iStore houses the entire range of Apple products for professional and consumer segments such as iMac consumer desktop computers, MacBook consumer notebooks, Mac Pro and MacBook Pro, iPods and the entire suite of Mac software along with over 500 accessories and peripherals complementing Apple products.

"We at Reliance Digital are delighted to bring Apple products to Hyderabad through 'iStore.' Customers in Hyderabad shall now have access to the latest, iconic products from Apple in a world-class ambience with excellent end-to-end customer support." said Ajay Baijal, CEO Reliance Digital, in the press release.

iStore visitors have access to trained, knowledgeable experts to help them test drive Apple’s entire product line right from MacBook Air, the world’s thinnest notebook computer, to iPod shuffle, the most wearable music player. iStore will also offer specific training modules for different Mac applications like iPhoto, iMovie, Mac OS X Leopard, and more through regular training sessions. Customers also have access to dedicated after sales service and troubleshooting through an in-house service arm called ResQ.

Reliance Digital plans to open up to 60 locations to be rolled out in 20 top cities in the next 18 months. As an Apple Premium Reseller store, “iStore” in Hyderabad, will be among the first to display any newly launched Apple products in India.

Source: Reliance Retail

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Mar 07, 08 - 12:48 pm Comment from: Mike

BOOM -sj

Mar 07, 08 - 12:51 pm Comment from: about time

Anil and Mukesh Ambanis (owners of reliance), are the 4th and 5th richest men in the world per the most recent Forbes

Mar 07, 08 - 01:12 pm Comment from: Reclaimer

Oh my various Gods, this is good news indeed!

Mar 07, 08 - 01:21 pm Comment from: Fred Mertz

Reclaimer,

Don't have a cow, man.

Mar 07, 08 - 01:24 pm Comment from: mini

It would be great if they also announced some sort of iPhone partnership there. I'm moving there in June and can't fathom using any other phone.

Mar 07, 08 - 01:50 pm Comment from: Ampar

That should curry favor from their Apple fans.

Mar 07, 08 - 02:06 pm Comment from: CheekyGit

Apple should be up in "arms" about this.

Ok, bad joke. Hey, at least I tried.

Mar 07, 08 - 02:08 pm Comment from: CheekyGit

Up in arms in regards to "celebrating" not being angry.

Hey, it's Friday. My brain shuts down about this time.

Mar 07, 08 - 02:22 pm Comment from: Macbee from Bangalore

iStore opened in Bangalore first. Its been operational since nov 07. I visited the store. Its just like visiting any Apple store. They have only apple products on display.

When I asked iStore employee about iPhone Launch - he said it would come to India in September.. Hoping they will launch 3G iPhone with better storage capacity. But can't wait that long..

Mar 07, 08 - 02:27 pm Comment from: Bluefin

... and caste any doubts aside...

Mar 07, 08 - 02:50 pm Comment from: Mac+

Now we're talking!!! They should do at least the same in China and everywhere else. The world is big, so should be Apple. Especially now that they up to dominate portable computing.

Mar 07, 08 - 02:57 pm Comment from: Ampar

Oh, Bluefin! That was sari!

Mar 07, 08 - 03:02 pm Comment from: Roberto

Mr. Jobs, I thank you from the heart of my bottom! —Apu

Mar 07, 08 - 03:43 pm Comment from: Ampar

Agra culture will really benefit from an abundant Apple crop.

Mar 07, 08 - 03:47 pm Comment from: 84 Mac Guy

I wonder if that crap that just appeared in Ballmer and Michael Dell's pants has a tinge of curry in it.

Mar 07, 08 - 04:04 pm Comment from: Ampar

" . . . has a tinge of curry in it."

Ann?

Mar 07, 08 - 04:12 pm Comment from: Tommy Boy

Have you ever seen Indian networking in action?

http://www.scooterbbs.com/bbs/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=18&topic_id=123532&mesg_id=123532&page;=

Mar 07, 08 - 04:14 pm Comment from: Ampar

"Indian networking in action"

Holy crap. It looks like the rigging of collapsed pirate ships. Or a giant spider on acid.

Mar 07, 08 - 04:24 pm Comment from: CheekyGit

@ Ampar

Or Spiderman after a wild night of drinking and partying.

Mar 07, 08 - 04:29 pm Comment from: Ampar

To CheekyGit:

With J. Jonah Jameson pantsed and mouth duct taped shut hanging by a thread upside down over a busy intersection.

Mar 07, 08 - 04:59 pm Comment from: ron

Let's hope that Reliance Retail has a long term deal with Apple, and that Apple doesn't start opening Apple stores in India.

At least the locals will be able to understand when they call Apple customer service.

Mar 09, 08 - 01:24 am Comment from: walter Chillum

ron,

The last I checked (December 07), in Australia at least, Apple customer service was as local as vegemite sandwiches.

Mar 09, 08 - 11:29 am Comment from: iDon't

Holy Cow!!! Thank Shiva.

Mar 09, 08 - 12:31 pm Comment from: John C. Randolph

I wonder how this will work out. Doesn't India still have insane import tariffs on electronic goods?

-jcr

Mar 23, 08 - 04:38 am Comment from: John

and the topic is being changed why ?

flats in hyderabad

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