Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices in India by 20-42% as chip costs surge

Apple has sharply hiked MacBook and iPad prices across India, citing soaring memory and storage chip costs driven by AI data center demand. The 14-inch MacBook Pro now starts at Rs 2,99,900, up from Rs 2,49,900, while top variants reach Rs 4,99,900. iPad pricing also moved up, and iPhone hikes are expected to follow.

— Filed Fri, 26 Jun, 2026, 13:44 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Apple has raised MacBook and iPad prices in India by 20-42%, citing soaring memory and storage chip costs driven by AI data center demand. 14-inch MacBook Pro now starts at Rs 2.99 lakh; iPhone hikes likely next.