Apple India hikes Mac, iPad, HomePod prices 14-88% as memory costs surge; iPhones spared
Apple has raised India prices across MacBooks, iPads, Apple TV and HomePod by 14-88%, citing AI-driven memory and storage cost inflation. MacBook entry jumps to ₹79,900 from ₹69,900; iPad Pro 13 M5 climbs ₹70K. iPhones untouched. Comes as Apple opens its sixth India store in Mumbai's Borivali, testing premium demand elasticity.
Apple has hiked India prices of MacBooks, iPads, Apple TV and HomePod by 14-88% citing AI-driven memory and storage cost surge. iPhones spared. Move impacts Apple's expanding India retail footprint, which recently opened its sixth store in Mumbai's Borivali.
Why this matters
Third price-hike signal in recent weeks, escalating from earlier 20-42% increases on MacBook and iPad to a broader 14-88% revision now covering Apple TV and HomePod, testing premium demand as Apple expands retail footprint.
Retail-brand activity steady at 1,929 signals over the last 90 days.