With the opening of a new, 15-story office complex in the center of Bengaluru, Apple has increased its presence in the country by hiring up to 1200 people. There are currently over 3,000 workers for the company in India. Hundreds of thousands of jobs are supported nationwide by Apple's partnerships with Indian suppliers of various sizes. The teams of Apple in Bengaluru are involved in many different aspects of the company's operations, including software, hardware, services, IS&T, operations, and customer support.
Apple stated in a statement that the office is the most recent addition to the company's corporate office footprint in India, which also includes Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Gurugram. It also marks another significant milestone in Apple's more than 25-year history in the country. The new Apple office is situated in the heart of the city in Minsk Square, close to the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, the parliament, the high court, the central library, and one of Bengaluru's largest green spaces.
Employees may readily access public transportation because to its close proximity to the Cubbon Park metro station. Stone, wood, and cloth for the walls and flooring are among the locally sourced elements used throughout, and the office is adorned with native plants. In addition to using energy-saving best practices, it will run entirely on renewable energy and strive for a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rating, the highest possible LEED certification. Apple has operated its corporate operations carbon neutrally since 2020, and since 2018, all Apple facilities have been powered exclusively by renewable energy.
The Central Business District is where Minsk Square is situated, according to Cushman & Wakefield's Market Beat report. The monthly average rental price per square foot in the neighborhood is approximately ₹164. The high rentals are explained by the limited supply of Grade A premises, despite the micromarket's high demand. Although developers are providing Grade A supply, the micro market still comprises older Grade B projects. According to the Market Beat research, the supply is anticipated to be roughly 0.7 million square feet till 2026.
