Apple will open India office to develop its Maps feature

A company statement said the venture will be located in the technology hub of Hyderabad and will create about 4,000 jobs.

While details of Cook's schedule have not been made available, local news reports say he's expected to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other government officials.

The tech company is trying to get Indian government approval to sell refurbished iPhones, a proposal likely to face stiff opposition from local manufacturers.