According to a source familiar with the matter, Apple will reportedly start direct-to-consumer sales in India this October. The move will help Apple market its products better and reduce its reliance on third-party retailers. The company is also expected to open an Apple Store in 2021, but that remains unconfirmed.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-likely-to-begin-online-sales-in-India-starting-October-2020.489566.0.html
"Local manufacturing will allow Apple to bypass some of the aforementioned duties"
Congratulations to the people of India! The laws are working for them, since Apple is producing there and this is good because it creates jobs! :-)