Apple has raised prices on its existing iPhone lineup in India by as much as 41%, making it one of the steepest increases in any market this year. The price changes came shortly after Apple unveiled its latest products, including the company’s first foldable iPhone Duo. The biggest increase affects the 1TB iPhone Air, which now costs ₹224,900 in India. The base iPhone 17 price has also increased by nearly 21% to ₹99,900 for the lower-storage variant. Apple has pointed to higher memory and storage component costs, while taxes and import duties also affect Indian prices.Why Did iPhone Prices Rise?The latest iPhone price hike in India is linked to rising costs across the global electronics supply chain. Apple has previously indicated that memory and storage chips have become more expensive, partly because strong AI-related data-centre demand has increased competition for these components.India has also seen a sharper increase than the US on several models. While Apple raised US prices by around 10% to 21%, the Indian increases reached 41% for some configurations, adding to concerns about affordability in one of Apple’s fastest-growing markets.iPhone prices in India have increased by up to 41%.The 1TB iPhone Air saw the biggest increase.The iPhone Air 1TB now costs ₹224,900.The base iPhone 17 rose nearly 21% to ₹99,900.US price increases were lower, ranging from 10% to 21%.Apple Changes India PricingApple’s latest move is different from the usual pattern in which older iPhone models may become more affordable after newer products launch. Instead, existing models received price increases shortly after the company introduced its new lineup.The changes followed Apple’s September event, where new CEO John Ternus introduced the iPhone Duo along with other new products. The foldable iPhone also carries a significantly higher price in India than in the US, adding to the discussion around Apple’s premium pricing strategy.India remains an important market for Apple and has also become a major manufacturing location for the company. However, local pricing is affected by import duties on components and an 18% goods and services tax, which can make iPhones more expensive than their US equivalents.Also Read: Apple Foldable iPhone at ,999: Who Is the iPhone Duo For?India Sees Sharpest IncreaseThe iPhone Air recorded the sharpest increase among the models highlighted in the latest pricing change. Its 1TB version rose 41% to ₹224,900, compared with a 21% increase for the equivalent US model, which now costs ,699.The lower-storage iPhone 17 also became more expensive in India, rising nearly 21% to ₹99,900. In the US, the comparable model increased by nearly 13% to 9. The difference has renewed debate about the cost of Apple products for Indian consumers.Key HighlightsApple raised some iPhone prices in India by up to 41%.The 1TB iPhone Air now costs ₹224,900.The lower-storage iPhone 17 is priced at ₹99,900.US price increases ranged from 10% to 21%.Higher memory and storage costs are a key factor behind the global increases.Import duties and 18% GST also contribute to higher Indian prices.iPhone Prices Move HigherApple’s latest pricing decision puts greater pressure on Indian buyers, particularly those looking at higher-storage models. The increase also shows how global component costs can affect smartphone prices even in a market where Apple has expanded local manufacturing.With the company entering the foldable market and continuing to sell premium models, Indian consumers will now face higher prices across parts of the lineup. The extent to which customers accept these increases will be important for Apple’s position in the growing Indian smartphone market.Disclaimer: This article is provided for knowledge purposes and to provide news information based on verified reports.
