World & BusinessRising memory costs reportedly drive up smartphone prices in India
The Economic Times says retailers are preparing exchange offers and banking partnerships for India’s 2026 festive season, as higher prices are expected to push more shoppers toward financing.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that rising memory costs are pushing up smartphone prices in India, with major brands already increasing prices across various models. The report says more consumers are expected to turn to financing during the 2026 festive season, while retailers prepare exchange offers and banking partnerships to support sales.
Rising memory costs reportedly drive up smartphone prices in India
The Economic Times says retailers are preparing exchange offers and banking partnerships for India’s 2026 festive season, as higher prices are expected to push more shoppers toward financing.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that rising memory costs are pushing up smartphone prices in India, with major brands already increasing prices across various models. The report says more consumers are expected to turn to financing during the 2026 festive season, while retailers prepare exchange offers and banking partnerships to support sales.