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Apple posts its highest-ever September quarter revenue in India

CEO John Ternus says iPhone upgraders hit a September quarter record in India; global revenue rose 12 pc to $114.5 billion

Pioneer News Service

NEW DELHI: Apple recorded its highest-ever revenue in India in the September quarter, chief executive John Ternus said during the company's Q4 FY2026 earnings call on Tuesday, October 3.

"We also set September quarter revenue records in both developed and emerging markets, in addition to an all-time record in India," Ternus said. He said the number of iPhone upgraders hit a September quarter record globally and in key markets including India, the US and China.

Globally, Apple reported revenue of $114.5 billion for the quarter, up 12 per cent year on year. iPhone revenue rose 17 per cent to $57.6 billion and Mac revenue 24 per cent to $10.8 billion. The company said its active device base had crossed 2.5 billion. Apple did not disclose India-specific revenue figures.

Chief financial officer Kevan Parekh said the company recorded a year-high number of iPhone upgraders in India, and cited a Worldpanel survey that found the iPhone among the top-selling smartphone models in the country. He said Mac revenue set records in India and South-East Asia, and services revenue was the highest ever in India.

The call also flagged the launch of Apple Pay in India with Axis Bank. Apple's India line-up now includes the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, priced from Rs 2,99,900.

With inputs from media reports