This post will cover details about Tim Cook’s recent visit to India . We will also know what is Tim cook net worth, who is Tim Coo partner, Tim Cook meet with Madhuri Dixit, Sonam Kapoor , AR Rahman and other intesting facts about Apple’s CEO visit to India for the launch of first apple store in Mumbai on 18th and in Delhi on 20th.
Who is Tim Cook ?
Tim Cook is CEO of Apple Inc. since 2011. Previous to this he worked as CEO under Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple). Tim Cook joined apple in 1998 as senior vice presidents for Worldwide operations.
Why did Tim Cook came to India?
The main purpose of Tim Cook visit was to open Apple first ever physical store in India. Till now Apple has been selling in India through authorised re-sellers or through big stores electronic stores like Chroma etc. Tim Cook launched the first ever Apple store in Mumbai on 18th April 2023 this week followed by launch of second store in Delhi on 20th April 2023. Tim Cook launch of Apple store in India was actually planned in 2021 but because of COVID-19 the launch got delayed and happened this week.
Tim cook net worth
Being the CEO of the top Fortune 500 company Apple Inc., Tim cook net worth has always raised curiosity among netigens. Tim Cook’s net worth is estimated by Forbes to be $1.8 billion, or slightly more than Rs 14,000 crore. Tim Cook has made a name for himself as a creative boss and for boosting Apple’s sales and profit, making it one of the most valuable firms. He is known for both his work and his position as CEO.
First Gay CEO
Tim Cook openly declared himself as a gay which makes him the first gay CEO of Fortune 500 company.He has been open and frank about his gay status. It is not clearlt known who is his partner and did not find anything that tells for sure .
| Fact‘s about TIM Cook | Answer |
| Tim Cook birth date | November 1, 1960 in Alabama, USA |
| When did Tim Cook join Apple | 1998 as SVP of Worldwide operations |
| When he became CEO of Apple | 2011 |
| New Worth | ~ $1.8 billion as of 2023 March which is ~ 14000 crores in INR |
| Where he launched stores | Mumbai and Delhi |
Tim Cook launched the first physical store in India on 18th in Mumbai. He is greeted by a fan with 1984 Machintos.Till now apple were selling refurbished product through resellers. Although, only 4% of Indian people afford Apple phones but Indian people per capita is increasing which means the number of Indians who can buy iPhone will increase.This is the reason Tim Cook launched thestores as he can see lot of Indians still to be added.
The second store was opened in a mall in Delhi on 20th April.
Tim Cook met Madhuri Dixit and ate Vada pav in iconic cafe of Mumbai.When it asked to Tim Cook earlier that why he wants to meet Madhuri his reply was humorous.He said he have heard Madhuri taking his name several times in song “Choli ke piche kya hai….Cook…Cook…Cook..Cook” .
Tim went to Delhi after Mumbai where he met Prime Minister Modi and later enjoyed IPL match with Sonam Kapoor (actress) and other dignitaries.
Conclusion:
Tim Cook journey to India was a signal that Apple wants to grow it’s business as Indian economy is also growing very rapidly.
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