Google Expands Retail Presence to India Google is set to establish its first physical stores outside the United States, with planned locations in New Delhi and Mumbai. This marks a strategic shift as Google aims to strengthen its foothold in India’s growing premium smartphone market,

Alphabet Inc's Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said.

In 2023, Apple CEO Tim Cook inaugurated the company’s first stores in Mumbai and New Delhi. Google’s expansion into physical retail comes as it faces regulatory and legal scrutiny in India, including antitrust cases related to its in-app billing system and dominance in the smart TV sector, Reuters reported.

The planned stores are expected to span approximately 15,000 square feet and could open within the next six months. These would be the first Google stores outside of the United States

Google is reportedly preparing to open its first self-owned retail store outside the US, with India as its chosen market following Apple's retail strategy. However, the company must first meet local sourcing requirements before moving forward.