Apple iPhone 17 Series hits stores in India
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The new line-up included four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone Air. Each device was launched alongside iOS 26, which Apple promoted as offering a more refined user experience with hardware and software improvements.
Apple’s latest iPhone 17 hits Indian stores, driving strong consumer demand. Redington, key Apple distributor, sees heavy trading and sharp price gains.
The iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air are now available in India. The lineup includes iPhone 17, Pro, Pro Max, and the Air. All models boast upgraded cameras and increased storage. The iPhone 17 runs on the A19 chip.
Crowds gathered outside Apple stores as the iPhone 17 went on sale in India. The company is poised to surpass 5 million iPhone sales this quarter, potentially pegging the July to September period as the 15th straight quarter of record sales in India,
The iPhone 17 Pro Max comes with a massive 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, now reaching an impressive peak brightness of 3,000 nits, a jump from 2,000 nits on its predecessor.
Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series has received a strong response in India, with pre-bookings surpassing those of the iPhone 16 during its launch period.
Redington Ltd., a key iPhone distributor in India, saw its shares rise over 9% on September 19 following the iPhone 17 launch. The company reported a 12% growth in net profit for Q1 FY26, with strong Apple sales contributing to its revenue.
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.
While the frenzy around the iPhone launch is nothing new, investor Vijay Kedia has sparked a conversation by suggesting that the money could be put to better use.