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Apple is projecting record iPhone shipments in India for 2025 with up to 25% growth. The surge is fueled by strategic pricing of new models and heavy discounts on older devices. India has become Apple's fastest-growing global market with expanding retail stores in major cities. The country is also becoming crucial to Apple's manufacturing strategy, now producing 20% of iPhones locally.

Key Points: Apple India iPhone Shipments Hit Record 15 Million in 2025

  • Heavy discounts on older models driving shipment surge
  • iPhone 17 priced at Rs 82,900 with 256GB base storage
  • India manufacturing now produces one in five iPhones
  • Premium segment grew 96.5% led by iPhone 16 sales
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Apple's India shipments likely to hit record 14-15 million units this year

Apple's India iPhone shipments to grow 25% to 15M units in 2025 driven by discounts, festive demand, and retail expansion across major cities.

"India, Apple’s fastest-growing global market, is expected to remain central to its sales trajectory - Industry Experts"

New Delhi, Sep 11

US tech giant Apple’s iPhone shipments in India are projected to grow by up to 25 per cent to reach a record 14-15 million units in 2025, according to industry estimates.

The surge in shipments is driven by heavy discounts on older models and strategic pricing of the newly launched iPhone 17 series.

Research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) India expects dispatches to reach 15 million units in 2025, up from 12 million in 2024, while Canalys projects 14.20 million and Counterpoint Research estimates 18-19 per cent growth, targeting 8 per cent market share in the Indian smartphone market.

Industry experts noted that India, Apple’s fastest-growing global market, is expected to remain central to its sales trajectory over the next two years, with festive demand playing a key role.

The newly-launched iPhone 17 is priced at Rs. 82,900 ($940.54), slightly higher than the iPhone 16. The base model offering 128 GB storage has been discontinued, with all new variants now offering 256GB storage at a lower price compared to the previous generation's Rs. 89,900 ($1,019) for the same capacity.

Research firm Canalys forecasted the company's domestic wholesale revenue to grow to Rs. 1,08,412 crore ($12.30 billion) in 2025 from Rs. 98,717 crore ($11.20 billion) last year, supported by upgrades to Pro models and sales of the new iPhone Air model.

The rising attach rates of ecosystem products will also boost revenue growth, the firm said.

Analysts noted that the iPhone 16 was India’s highest-selling model in H1 2025, driving 96.50 per cent growth in the premium smartphone segment. With EMI schemes and expanding flagship retail stores in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Pune, Apple is expected to broaden its consumer base and strengthen its ecosystem presence in India.

Apple has recently opened two new stores in Bengaluru and Pune as part of its retail expansion in India, anticipating it to be the next key market. In Apple's largest overseas market, China, sales grew by only 4.4 per cent in the June quarter following two years of declines.

India is also becoming central to Apple’s manufacturing plans, with one in every five iPhones now being produced in the country.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs. 82,900 is still too expensive for most Indians. While the growth numbers look impressive, Apple needs to understand that the real Indian market is in the 20-40k range. Hope they introduce more affordable options.
Aman W
Great to see 'Make in India' working! 1 in 5 iPhones made here now. This creates jobs and boosts our economy. Apple's retail expansion in Bengaluru and Pune shows their long-term commitment to India. 🚀
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Sarah B
The ecosystem products are what really lock you in. Once you have iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch, it's hard to switch. Smart move by Apple to focus on this in the Indian market.
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Vikram M
Festive season discounts and EMI options are driving this growth. During Diwali, everyone wants to upgrade their phone. Apple timing their launches and offers perfectly for Indian festivals.
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Karthik V
While the growth is impressive, I hope Apple doesn't neglect software updates and customer service quality as they expand. Some of my friends have faced issues with after-sales service in tier 2 cities.
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Ananya R
Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi are always crowded! The experience is world-class. Glad they're expanding to more cities. The aspirational

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