Apple India prices surge 14-70%, steepest globally amid chip crunch and rupee slide
Apple has raised India prices on MacBooks, iPads, Apple TV and HomePod by 14-70%, the sharpest hike worldwide. AI-driven DRAM/NAND shortages, rupee depreciation, import duties and 18% GST on fully imported devices are squeezing the premium tech category just ahead of festive demand.
Apple has hiked India prices on MacBooks, iPads, Apple TV and HomePod by 14-70%, the steepest globally, driven by AI-fueled DRAM/NAND chip shortages, rupee depreciation, import duties and 18% GST on fully imported devices.
Why this matters
Follows reports of MacBook and iPad hikes up to ₹1 lakh and overnight 14-70% jumps, confirming Apple India is absorbing the steepest global price reset amid a DRAM/NAND squeeze.
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