Apple India Price Hike: Macs, iPads, Apple TV Costlier
Yaskar Jung ShahUpdated: Aug 11, 2026·13 min read
Apple India price hike: Macs, iPads, Apple TV & HomePod cost more now.
- Why Apple Increased Prices
- MacBook Prices Receive Major Increases
- Desktop Macs Also Become Costlier
- iPad Prices Revised
- Apple TV and HomePod Prices Increased
- iPhone Prices Remain Unchanged
- Tim Cook Explains the Decision
- Why India Was Hit Harder Than Other Markets
- Apple India Price Hike: Full New Price List
- What This Means for Buyers
- FAQs
Apple Increases Prices of Macs, iPads, Apple TV and HomePod in India
- Apple India price hike at a glance: Effective June 25, 2026. Affected: MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro, Apple TV 4K, HomePod and HomePod mini. Increases from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 (about 15 to 42 percent, and up to 89 percent on Apple TV). Cause: AI-driven DRAM and NAND memory shortage. iPhone prices unchanged, with the iPhone 17 still at Rs. 82,900 base. iPhone 18 Pro expected to rise later this year.
Why Apple Increased Prices
MacBook Prices Receive Major Increases
| Product | Previous Price | New Price | Price Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Neo | Rs. 69,900 | Rs. 79,900 | Rs. 10,000 |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | Rs. 1,19,900 | Rs. 1,49,900 | Rs. 30,000 |
| MacBook Air 15-inch | Rs. 1,44,900 | Rs. 1,79,900 | Rs. 35,000 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | Rs. 1,69,900 | Rs. 2,39,900 | Rs. 70,000 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) | Rs. 3,99,900 | Rs. 4,99,900 | Rs. 1,00,000 |
Desktop Macs Also Become Costlier
| Product | Previous Price | New Price | Price Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac mini (M4, 256GB) | Rs. 59,900 | Rs. 94,900 | Rs. 35,000 |
iPad Prices Revised
| Product | Previous Price | New Price | Price Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad (11th Gen) | Rs. 39,900 | Rs. 49,900 | Rs. 10,000 |
| iPad mini | Rs. 49,900 | Rs. 69,900 | Rs. 20,000 |
| iPad Air (11-inch) | Rs. 64,900 | Rs. 89,900 | Rs. 25,000 |
| iPad Air (13-inch) | Rs. 84,900 | Rs. 1,19,900 | Rs. 35,000 |
| iPad Pro (M5) | Rs. 99,900 | Rs. 1,39,900 | Rs. 40,000 |
Apple TV and HomePod Prices Increased
| Product | Previous Price | New Price | Price Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV 4K (64GB) | Rs. 14,900 | Rs. 25,900 | Rs. 11,000 |
| Apple TV 4K (128GB) | Rs. 16,900 | Rs. 31,900 | Rs. 15,000 |
| HomePod | Rs. 32,900 | Rs. 44,900 | Rs. 12,000 |
| HomePod mini | Rs. 10,900 | Rs. 15,900 | Rs. 5,000 |
iPhone Prices Remain Unchanged
Tim Cook Explains the Decision
Why India Was Hit Harder Than Other Markets
Apple India Price Hike: Full New Price List
| Product | Previous Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Neo | Rs. 69,900 | Rs. 79,900 |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | Rs. 1,19,900 | Rs. 1,49,900 |
| MacBook Air 15-inch | Rs. 1,44,900 | Rs. 1,79,900 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | Rs. 1,69,900 | Rs. 2,39,900 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) | Rs. 3,99,900 | Rs. 4,99,900 |
| Mac mini (M4, 256GB) | Rs. 59,900 | Rs. 94,900 |
| iPad (11th Gen) | Rs. 39,900 | Rs. 49,900 |
| iPad mini | Rs. 49,900 | Rs. 69,900 |
| iPad Air (11-inch) | Rs. 64,900 | Rs. 89,900 |
| iPad Air (13-inch) | Rs. 84,900 | Rs. 1,19,900 |
| iPad Pro (M5) | Rs. 99,900 | Rs. 1,39,900 |
| Apple TV 4K (64GB) | Rs. 14,900 | Rs. 25,900 |
| Apple TV 4K (128GB) | Rs. 16,900 | Rs. 31,900 |
| HomePod | Rs. 32,900 | Rs. 44,900 |
| HomePod mini | Rs. 10,900 | Rs. 15,900 |
| iPhone 17 (Base) | Rs. 82,900 | Rs. 82,900 (Unchanged) |
What This Means for Buyers
Bottom Line: Apple raised India prices on June 25, 2026, across MacBooks, Mac mini, iPads, Apple TV and HomePod, with hikes from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 1,00,000, roughly 15 to 42 percent on most models and up to about 89 percent on the Apple TV 4K 128GB. Biggest absolute rise: MacBook Pro M5 Max, up Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 4,99,900. iPad Pro M5 now starts at Rs. 1,39,900, Mac mini at Rs. 94,900, HomePod at Rs. 44,900. Cause: an AI-driven DRAM and NAND memory shortage that Tim Cook called a hundred-year flood. iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch prices are unchanged for now, with the iPhone 17 still at Rs. 82,900, though the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to rise in September. India was hit harder than most markets due to existing duties and the 18 percent GST.
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FAQs
1. Which Apple products got more expensive in India?
MacBooks (MacBook Neo, Air and Pro), the Mac mini, the full iPad range (iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro), the Apple TV 4K, and both HomePod models. The increases took effect on June 25, 2026.
2. How much did Apple raise prices in India?
The hikes range from about Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 1,00,000, depending on the model, or roughly 15 to 42 percent on most products, with the Apple TV 4K 128GB seeing the highest jump at nearly 89 percent.
3. Which product saw the biggest price increase?
In rupee terms, the MacBook Pro M5 Max, up Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 4,99,900. In percentage terms, the Apple TV 4K 128GB rose nearly 89 percent to Rs. 31,900.
4. Did iPhone prices go up in India?
No. The iPhone lineup, along with AirPods and the Apple Watch, was left out of this round. The iPhone 17 still starts at Rs. 82,900.
5. Why did Apple increase prices?
Because of a sharp rise in DRAM memory and NAND flash storage costs, driven by demand for AI infrastructure. Apple says component costs rose more, and faster, than it had ever seen.
6. Why was India hit harder than other countries?
Indian buyers already pay import duties and 18 percent GST on top of the base price, so a base-level memory-cost increase is amplified by those existing taxes, pushing India's percentage hikes above those in many other markets.
7. What did Tim Cook say about the price hikes?
He called the memory situation a hundred-year flood, said he had never seen anything like it in over 40 years, and explained that Apple had absorbed rising costs as long as it could before passing them on.
8. Will the iPhone 18 also get a price hike?
Reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro series, expected in September, could see one of the steepest increases in years due to the same memory cost surge, though Apple has not confirmed any iPhone pricing.
9. How can I avoid paying the higher Apple prices?
Look for remaining pre-hike stock at authorized resellers, use Apple's trade-in program to offset the cost, or opt for no-cost EMI schemes through Apple India and major e-commerce platforms.
10. Is the new iPad Pro M5 price confirmed?
Yes, the revised India prices are live on Apple's store, with the iPad Pro M5 now starting at Rs. 1,39,900, up from Rs. 99,900.
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