Hyderabad

apple to be open development centre in hyderabad

Ques: Recently technology giant Apple has confirmed that it will be opening a new development office in-
(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Hyderabad
Ans(d)
Related facts:

  • On 16 February 2016 technology giant Apple has confirmed that it will be opening a new development office in Hyderabad.
  • It has no wholly-owned store in India and sells its products through distributors such as Redington and Ingram Micro.
  • The company sells its products through Apple-owned retail stores in countries, including China, Germany, the US, the UK and France.
  • CEO Cook said that Apple will continue to invest in India despite global slowdown and currency fluctuations.
  • The Development Centre will cost about 25 million (250 Lakhs) US dollars and will provide employment to about 4,500 young professional.

Reference:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Apple-confirms-opening-of-development-centre-in-Hyderabad/articleshow/51008769.cms
http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/apple-confirms-it-will-open-new-development-office-in-hyderabad/