It’s Monday, January 19, 2026, and if you’ve been holding off on a tech upgrade, the Croma Republic Day Sale just flipped the switch. Or nothing. Let’s be real—the prices they’re quoting for the iPhone 17 and S25 Ultra feel like a glitch, but they’re live.
The thing is, the “effective price” is the hero here. You aren’t just walking in and getting an iPhone 17 for 48k. It’s a stack. A bit messy, but the math works out if you’ve got the right old phone to toss into the trade-in bin. Those too.
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The “Big Tech” Ground Report: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation until January 26, so the clock is ticking. Here’s how the ground reality looks for the headline deals:
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The iPhone 17 Play: Launched at ₹82,900, but now hitting ₹47,990. The thing is, you need to combine a ₹23,500 exchange value, a ₹2,000 bank hit, and an ₹8,000 exchange bonus. And here’s the kicker—the iPhone 15 is effectively ₹31,990. That’s basically “used SE” territory for a proper flagship.
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Samsung’s Heavy Hitters: The S25 Ultra—Samsung’s latest titan—is down to ₹79,999 if you’re trading in an S24 Ultra. The thing is, the base S25 is sitting at ₹50,499 with an S24 exchange. Even the Z Fold 7 is getting the treatment at ₹1,09,999.
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For the Students: The MacBook Air M4 is the standout. It’s sitting at a “student price” of ₹55,911. Or nothing. If you’re heading back to college, that M4 chip at fifty-five grand is a steal.
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Croma Republic Day Sale: The “Cheat Sheet” (Jan 2026)
| Device Category | Model | Effective Sale Price | The “Catch” / Condition |
| iPhone | iPhone 17 | ₹47,990 | Includes ₹8k bonus + max exchange. |
| iPhone | iPhone 15 | ₹31,990 | Best value-for-money pick. |
| Samsung | Galaxy S25 Ultra | ₹79,999 | Requires S24 Ultra trade-in. |
| Samsung | Galaxy Z Fold 7 | ₹1,09,999 | Trade-in bonus applied. |
| Laptops | MacBook Air M4 | ₹55,911 | Valid Student ID + Bank Cashback. |
| Home Audio | Marshall Speakers | Up to 35% Off | Direct discount (no trade-in needed). |
And Here’s the Kicker…
It’s not just about the phones. The thing is, the TV deals are actually wilder. A 65-inch Samsung Neo QLED is down to ₹98,990 from nearly double that. And if you’re looking at ACs, they’re throwing in freebies worth 11k because, well, it’s January and nobody is thinking about summer yet. Those too.
One side comment—the HDFC Tata Neu card is your best friend here. It’s getting you an extra 10% on Apple gear. If you don’t have it, maybe bug a friend who does. Or nothing.
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