Apple has increased the prices of several iPhone models in India shortly after unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Duo. Instead of reducing prices of older models, Apple has revised them upward across its online store. The iPhone 17 now starts at ₹99,900, up from ₹82,900, while the iPhone 16 has also become more expensive. The iPhone 17e and iPhone Air have received substantial increases as well, with the 1TB iPhone Air seeing the biggest jump.Why Did Apple Raise iPhone Prices?The latest Apple iPhone price hike has changed the company’s usual post-launch pricing pattern in India. Older models often become cheaper when a new generation arrives, but this time Apple has increased prices instead. The revised rates affect the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air and iPhone 16, making several existing models significantly more expensive for buyers.iPhone 17 256GB now costs ₹99,900.iPhone 17 512GB is priced at ₹1,24,900.iPhone 17e starts at ₹79,900 for 256GB.iPhone 16 now starts at ₹89,900.iPhone Air starts at ₹1,49,900 for 256GB.Revised iPhone PricesThe iPhone 17 has received a ₹17,000 increase for its 256GB version, taking it from ₹82,900 to ₹99,900. Its 512GB variant has risen by ₹22,000, from ₹1,02,900 to ₹1,24,900. The iPhone 17e has also become costlier, with its 256GB model moving from ₹64,900 to ₹79,900.Apple has also raised the price of the iPhone 16. Its 128GB version now costs ₹89,900, compared with ₹69,900 previously, according to the latest pricing reports. The iPhone Air has seen even larger increases, with its 256GB model now at ₹1,49,900 and the 1TB version reaching ₹2,24,900.Also Read: iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Key Differences and Upgrades You Should KnowiPhone Air Sees Biggest IncreaseAmong the affected models, the iPhone Air has recorded the sharpest increase in absolute terms. Its 256GB version is ₹30,000 more expensive, while the 512GB model has risen by ₹35,000. The 1TB variant has jumped from ₹1,59,900 to ₹2,24,900, a ₹65,000 increase.The changes came after Apple introduced its latest premium lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, in India. Apple’s official India store currently lists the iPhone 18 Pro from ₹1,64,900, while the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air and iPhone 16 remain available at their revised prices.Key HighlightsApple has raised prices of multiple iPhone models in India.iPhone 17 now starts at ₹99,900.iPhone 16 128GB is now priced at ₹89,900.iPhone 17e starts at ₹79,900.iPhone Air 1TB now costs ₹2,24,900.The revised prices are live on Apple’s India online store.ConclusionApple’s latest pricing decision means Indian buyers cannot assume that older iPhones will become cheaper after a new launch. Instead, the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air and iPhone 16 have all become more expensive. The iPhone Air recorded the largest increase, while the iPhone 17 has crossed the ₹1 lakh mark for its higher-storage variant.Disclaimer: This article is provided only for knowledge and news-information purposes. Prices can change, and buyers should check Apple’s official India store for the latest rates before making a purchase.
