Tata-owned electronics retail giant Croma has kicked off its highly anticipated “Everything Apple Sale,” running from today until March 8, 2026. The sale targets everyone from students to high-end professionals, offering deep aggressive discounts across the entire Apple ecosystem, including the latest M4 MacBooks and the iPhone 17 Pro.
The standout feature of this sale is the “layering” of offers. By combining standard retail discounts with exchange bonuses, HDFC bank offers, and Tata Neu loyalty benefits, shoppers can drive prices down to levels rarely seen at official Apple resellers.
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iPhone 16: The Math Behind the ₹35,991 Price Tag
Croma is advertising the iPhone 16 (128GB) at an effective starting price of ₹35,991. To reach this “unicorn” price, buyers need to stack the following:
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Exchange Value: Up to ₹16,000 for a recent, high-spec old smartphone.
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Exchange Bonus: An additional ₹6,000 on top of the base trade-in value.
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Discount Coupons: Up to ₹1,500 in instant vouchers.
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Tata Neu Benefits: Up to ₹3,999 worth of Tata Neu coins (1 Coin = ₹1).
MacBook Air M4: Best-Ever Educational Pricing
For the education sector, the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip sees its most aggressive pricing yet. Starting from a student base price of ₹88,911, users can bring it down to ₹59,320 by utilizing a ₹13,000 exchange value, a ₹10,000 exchange bonus, and ₹6,591 in Tata Neu coins. This makes it one of the most powerful laptops available in India for under ₹60,000.
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Premium Rewards: iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone Air
Croma is also pushing high-capacity models for power users. If you purchase an iPhone Air or an iPhone 17 Pro (512GB), you receive a “Premium Bundle” for free:
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AppleCare+: Comprehensive accidental damage protection.
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AirPods: Standard models worth ₹12,900 included at no extra cost.
Other notable mentions include the iPad 11th Gen starting at ₹29,489 and the Apple Watch SE 3 at ₹23,388.
Reality Check
The “starting at” prices are highly conditional. Still, if you have a top-tier iPhone 15 or 14 to trade in, the deals are genuine. Therefore, the ₹35,991 price is mostly for those already within the ecosystem. In fact, if your old phone has a cracked screen or a dead battery, your exchange value could drop significantly, pushing the iPhone 16 price back toward ₹50,000+.
The Loopholes
Croma mentions the HDFC Tata Neu 10% discount. In fact, this is often capped at a certain amount (usually ₹2,500–₹5,000) rather than a flat 10% on the entire ₹80k+ purchase. Therefore, read the fine print on the bank terminal before swiping. Still, the Tata Neu coins loophole is the most valuable; unlike typical “reward points,” these can be used as direct cash to buy groceries or apparel at other Tata brands like Westside or BigBasket.
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What This Means for You
If you are a student heading into the 2026 academic year, the MacBook Air M4 deal is your primary target. First, ensure you have a valid Student ID or institutional email to access the base ₹88,911 pricing. Then, verify the health of your exchange device via the Croma app to get a realistic quote before visiting the store.
Finally, realize that the iPhone 17 Pro/Air bundle is a better deal than the iPhone 16 if you need AirPods anyway. You should check if the AirPods in the bundle are the latest AirPods Pro 3 or the standard model. Before the sale ends on March 8, follow the iPhone 18 leaks to see if it’s worth waiting another six months, or if these 2026 sale prices are low enough to jump in now.
What’s Next
The Croma Everything Apple Sale is live at all 450+ outlets and https://www.google.com/search?q=croma.com. Then, expect a “Last Call” price drop during the final weekend (March 7-8). Finally, keep an eye on Reliance Digital and Amazon India as they are expected to launch counter-sales to match these Tata-led price points by the first week of March.
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