Apple's Record Q1 2025 Earnings: India's Rise Offsets China's Driven iPhone Slowdown

While global iPhone sales experienced a dip, robust demand in India, coupled with increased local manufacturing, provided crucial support. The company also announced the rollout of localized Apple Intelligence features for India in April, signaling a heightened focus on the subcontinent. "We’re excited that Apple Intelligence will be available in even more languages this April," Cook added, specifically mentioning "localized English to... India."

This news comes as data reveal Apple captured 9 percent of the Indian smartphone market and a commanding 23 percent of the market's value share during the September-December 2024 period.