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Due to hike in custom duty on mobile phones by the Government in the Budget-2018, the Tech major Apple has raised i-phone prices for Indian markets up to Rs.3210 across various models. Apple has also increased price of Apple watches up-to Rs.2510 for Indian markets.
The prices of top models of Apple i-phone has gone up by 2-3.5% and the increased prices will be applicable on all i-phone models except i-phone SE, the only apple smart phone which is being assembled in India.
Apple smart watches and wearables will also get costlier by 20% as Apple has also increased prices of these articles and accessories and parts of mobile phones prices has gone up by 15%. Here are list with revised prices of Apple i-phones:
S.No | Model | Old Price (RS.) | Revised/Increased Price |
1 | i-phone X 256GB | 1,05,720 | 1,08,930 |
2 | i-Phone 8 64GB | 66,120 | 67,940 |
3 | i-phone 7 32GB | 50,740 | 52,240 |
4 | i-Phone 7 128 GB | 59,910 | 61,560 |
5 | i-Phone 6s 128 GB | 50,660 | 52,100 |
6 | i-Phone 6s 32 GB | 41,550 | 42,900 |
The prices of Apple watch series 3 GPS 38mm has been raised from Rs.29,000 to Rs.32,380/- . it is for the second time in two months when Apple has increased price of i-Phone, both due to hike in custom duty. The Government has increased custom duty from 15% to 20% in Budget 2018.