Apple is failing spectacularly in one of the world's biggest smartphone markets AAPL

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Apple is struggling to gain market share in India, the third biggest smartphone market in the world.

The company has lost important sales and distribution executives in the country and, according to Bloomberg, has failed to develop important carrier relationships.

iPhones are especially expensive in India thanks to customs tariffs.

Indians prefer cheaper devices from Asian manufacturers such as Samsung, Oppo, and Vivo.

Apple is struggling to sell the iPhone in India, the third biggest smartphone market in the world, and has lost several important sales executives in the country.

According to Bloomberg, Apple's national sales and distribution chief, the head of its commercial channels and mid-market business, and the head of telecom carrier sales for India have all left. The company is reportedly restructuring its sales operations in India, in an effort to boost its market share beyond single digits.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: These 13 medical technologies are changing livesSee Also:6 reasons you should buy an iPhone SE instead of the iPhone XIt's fun and easy to see the first iPhone apps you ever downloaded from the Apple App StoreThe App Store has made Apple at least 40 billion in revenue since it was created 10 years ago todaySEE ALSO: Top European investors are betting the crazy 3 billion US scooter trend will go global

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