Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices in India by up to ₹12,000 amid supply crunch

Apple has reportedly alerted partner retailers to a potential price revision from early August. The 256GB iPhone 17 could rise from ₹82,900 to ₹94,990, while limited inventory is disrupting availability across India.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 15:47 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Apple may raise India prices for iPhone 17 models, with the base 256GB iPhone 17 reportedly increasing by Rs 12,000. Partner retailers have reportedly been informed, while an India-wide supply crunch is disrupting availability.

Why this matters

The reported iPhone 17 revision follows a signal that iPhone 18 Pro Max India pricing may rise by about ₹28,600 and comes as compact flagships compete across the ₹49,999–₹89,999 band.

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