{
  "id": 6605266,
  "title": "Why iPhones are so expensive in India again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/why-iphones-are-so-expensive-in-india-again",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T14:21:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/why-iphones-are-so-expensive-in-india-again/articleshow/134014478.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "New iPhone prices have significantly increased in India due to component costs and import duties. Apple's foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro now carry substantial price tags. This rise contrasts with India's past affordability for iPhones after local assembly began. Global memory chip shortages and AI demand are impacting smartphone manufacturing costs. Financing options and aspirational…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}