Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company recorded its highest-ever revenue in India during the September quarter, marking a major milestone in one of its fastest-growing markets.
The growth was driven by strong iPhone sales and the recent expansion of Apple’s retail presence in emerging markets.
Speaking during the earnings call after the company reported strong quarterly results, Cook said, “We’re heading into our busiest time of year with our best-ever lineup. In the last few months, we’ve opened new stores in emerging markets like India and the UAE, along with new locations in the US and China.”
Apple reported that global iPhone revenue reached $49 billion, a 6 per cent increase year-on-year, fuelled by strong demand for the iPhone 16 series.
Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said, “iPhone grew in the vast majority of the markets we track, with September quarter records in Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and a record in India.”
The iPhone’s active installed base also reached a new high, with Apple setting a September quarter record for device upgrades. Cook added that Apple saw revenue records across several regions, including the US, Canada, Western Europe, Japan, Korea, and South Asia.
For the fiscal fourth quarter ending September 27, 2025, Apple posted revenue of $102.5 billion, an 8 per cent increase year-on-year. Diluted earnings per share stood at $1.85, up 13 per cent.
Cook highlighted that Apple achieved record revenue for both the iPhone and Services segments. “We launched our best-ever iPhone lineup with iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, along with AirPods Pro 3 and a new Apple Watch series,” he said.
Record fiscal year and shareholder returns
Apple closed the fiscal year with $416 billion in total revenue and double-digit earnings growth. Parekh added, “Our active device base reached a new all-time high across all categories and regions.”
The company’s board declared a cash dividend of $0.26 per share, payable on November 13, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2025.
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