As global tech giants set their sights on India, Google is reportedly gearing up to launch its first-ever retail stores outside the U.S., with plans to set up shop in India. According to a Reuters report, the company is in the final stages of securing store locations in key cities like New Delhi and Mumbai.
The upcoming stores are expected to cover around 15,000 square feet and could be operational within the next six months. Initially, Google will focus on these flagship locations but may expand further depending on their success. The stores will showcase and sell the company’s Pixel smartphones and other hardware products.
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This move follows Apple’s retail expansion in India, which saw the launch of its first official stores in Mumbai and Delhi nearly two years ago. Last October, reports surfaced that Google was considering launching multiple retail stores in the country, and now it looks like those plans are coming to fruition.
Meanwhile, Apple has been making its own retail push, recently introducing its Apple Store app in India to streamline product purchases and offer personalized shopping experiences. The company also just launched its iPhone 16e on February 19, confirming that the new model is being assembled in India for both domestic sales and exports.
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For Google, this retail expansion comes at a time when India is becoming an increasingly important market. Just yesterday, the company announced the opening of its massive new campus, Ananta, in Bengaluru. In a blog post, Google highlighted its growing presence in India, stating, “We’ve been building from India, for the world… and today, we’re thrilled to mark another major milestone with the inauguration of Ananta—one of Google’s largest offices globally.”
Beyond the tech sector, Tesla is also making moves in India. The electric vehicle giant, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly close to finalizing locations for its first showrooms in Delhi and Mumbai. Sources suggest the company has secured spots in Delhi’s Aerocity and Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex as it prepares to introduce its EVs to the Indian market.
With major global players doubling down on India, the country is shaping up to be a key battleground for innovation, retail, and expansion.
