Apple BKC Store Launch: Geeks queue up hours before the launch

Apple is all set to launch its first Apple Store in India today. Located in Mumbai’s bustling Bandra Kurla Complex financial, arts, and entertainment district, Apple BKC will serve as a dynamic space where customers can come and explore Apple products and services, and enjoy exceptional service. And Apple enthusiasts have thronged in large numbers and have been waiting in long queues outside the outlet hours before the official inauguration.

Apple enthusiasts have been waiting in long queues outside the BKC store hours before the official inauguration by CEO Tim Cook scheduled at 11:00 am. Credit: Reuters Photo

Reportedly, Apple's chief executive Tim Cook, who is in India for the launch, is likely to welcome customers to their first outlet in India. Credit: Reuters Photo

An Apple enthusiast poses with a Macintosh SE computer while waiting in a queue outside India's first Apple retail store, on the day of its opening in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters Photo

The store is being launched as the company marks 25 years in the country. Credit: AFP Photo

The store is the country's first Apple-owned outlet and boasts of 100 team members who collectively speak over 20 languages. Credit: Reuters Photo

Apple's store openings across the globe has witnessed fans queuing up to become the first customer, and it remains the same in Mumbai as ardent Apple fans have gatehred in great numbers to be the 'first customer'. Credit: AFP Photo

The Mumbai store opening will be followed with the launch of a similar facility in New Delhi's Saket on April 20. Credit: AFP Photo

On April 17, a media preview was held at the store which is spread over a 20,000 square feet area. Credit: Reuters Photo

Tim Cook also tweeted a picture of himself with Apple employees at the store, saying,