Apple is ready to announce its new iPhone 17 lineup next week, and is already raising the discussion around the launch. While fan designs are eager about upgrades and new features, interest is also increasing in how much these devices will cost in India. The latest development around GST rates has added more speculation, but it seems that the new tax structure will not make the iPhone any cheaper. Here is everything you need to know.

iPhone 17 launch next week: changes in GST rates iPhone prices will increase

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council recently announced a two-level system, with a rates of 5 percent and 18 percent with rates with two-level system. For the mobile phone category, however, there is no change. Smartphones will continue to attract 18 percent GST, which means that the upcoming iPhones of Apple will not benefit from any tax-related shortage. The same thing applies to the laptop, which lives under 18 percent slab. Simply put, GST modification has no effect on smartphone pricing, including the iPhone 17 series.

The absence of tax deduction does not mean that Apple will avoid adjusting prices. An analyst monitoring the market believes that Indian buyers may see the increase in the price of the launch of at least one iPhone 17 model. Faisal Kawoosa, Chief Analyst and Founder of Techarc, say that the base iPhone can start on May 17, about Rs 86,000. He explains that the rupee has lost about 5 percent of its value against the US dollar in 2025 compared to last year, and this currency slide can bring Apple to the factor in a high launch price. However, based on our comments in the Indian market, Apple Base cannot change the price of the iPhone 17 model, as leaks suggest that it will not get larger upgrade than the iPhone 16.

Meanwhile, leaks from the US suggest that Apple may not be aggressive with its pricing this year. A report by JPMorgan states that the base iPhone 17 is expected to be on $ 799, which is the same as the iPhone 16. The newly launched iPhone 17 Air, which is replacing the plus model, can cost between $ 899 and $ 949. To remember, the iPhone 16 Plus was launched at $ 899. The iPhone 17 Pro has been tipped to view an increase of $ 100, which is growing to $ 1,099. Top-end iPhone 17 Pro Max can stick to $ 1,199.

If Apple follows its general conversion pattern for India, it may mean that most iPhone 17 lineups will be close to previous year pricing. The iPhone 16 was launched for Rs 79,900, plus variants at Rs 89,900, Pro Max at Rs 1,19,900 and Pro Max at Rs 1,44,900. Translating the leaked US prices, the iPhone 17 can again be judged around Rs 79,900, while the air may be Rs 89,900 or slightly higher. However, this supporter can go close to Rs 1,30,000 in India, considering a collision of $ 100 in the US. Prof. Max is expected to be flat for about Rs 1,44,900.

In four models, the iPhone 17 Air is attracting the most attention due to its slimmer design. It has been tipped to be the thinnest iphone to be the thinnest iPhone, and when the design can increase the cost, analysts believe that Apple may keep its price closer to the outgoing plus model for wide adoption.

For Indian buyers, the picture is not clear. GST changes will not change pricing, but the global strategy of currency movements and Apple can still affect what customers pay. The Pro model looks set for growth, while other models may live within the familiar value band. If Apple sticks to its pattern of not overprising despite pulling your strong market, the iPhone 17 can live within the reach of premium buyers without a sticker shock of stickers.