Apple and Tesla Mumbai leases put premium retail exclusivity clauses in focus

Showroom lease activity involving Apple and Tesla is drawing attention to exclusivity clauses in Mumbai’s premium retail market, with potential implications for landlord flexibility and rental pricing.

— Filed Fri, 31 Jul, 2026, 15:16 IST · Source Hindustan Times · Business · Updated

Apple and Tesla showroom lease deals in Mumbai are drawing attention to exclusivity clauses and their potential effect on rents for premium retail spaces.

Why this matters

The Mumbai lease discussion follows Apple’s India price increases tied to memory costs, a record June quarter in India driven by Mac sales, and reports that iPhone 18 Pro pricing could exceed ₹1.5 lakh.

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