# iPhone price reductions and promotions in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iphone-price-reductions-and-promotions-in-india
> Updated: 2026-08-20T13:41:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Airtel and Croma launched a promotional partnership in India offering discounts of up to ₹35,000 on various iPhone models. The promotion, accessible via the Airtel Thanks app, included instant discounts and exchange bonuses for models ranging from the iPhone 15 to the iPhone 17 series.

Following this, broader price reductions for iPhone models were observed in the Indian market. These adjustments, intended to boost sales ahead of the festive season, included a significant price drop of approximately Rs 26,000 for the iPhone Air. Specific Airtel subscriber offers continued to provide discounted pricing for the iPhone 17 series, as well as reductions for older models like the iPhone 16 Plus.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: iPhone prices drop in India amid new Airtel subscriber offers

Apple is reducing iPhone prices in India, including a major drop for the iPhone Air, while Airtel introduces exclusive subscriber discounts on the iPhone 17 series and older models.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iphone-prices-drop-in-india-amid-new-airtel-subscriber-offers

### 2026-08-17: Airtel and Croma announce iPhone discount offers

Airtel and Croma are offering Airtel customers up to ₹35,000 in savings on select iPhone models through instant discounts and exchange bonuses via the Airtel Thanks app.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airtel-and-croma-announce-iphone-discount-offers

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