Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro is official, and in India it starts at ₹3,49,900 for the 14-inch model. The Apple October 28 event also brought an M6 MacBook Pro at ₹2,39,900, an M6 iMac from ₹1,74,900 and a new OLED iPad mini that now starts at ₹82,900.
Two of those prices are good news. One is a ₹13,000 jump that changes who should buy it, and section 5 explains which.
⚡ Key takeaways
- Touchscreen MacBook Pro (PROLED XDR): ₹3,49,900 for 14-inch M5 Pro, ₹4,09,900 for 16-inch M5 Pro, per Indian reports of Apple’s pricing.
- M6 MacBook Pro 14-inch: ₹2,39,900 (16GB, 1TB). Same starting price as the M5 model it replaces.
- M6 iMac: from ₹1,74,900. iPad mini (A20 Pro, OLED): from ₹82,900, up from ₹69,900.
- Availability: pre-orders open now on Apple’s India store; Apple lists 6 November for the M6 MacBook Pro, iMac and iPad mini.
- Our take: the M6 MacBook Pro and iMac are easy buys. The touch model is for a small group of pros. The iPad mini is now a harder sell.
What Apple Launched at the Apple October 28 Event
Apple skipped the long keynote and dropped four products through press releases on the night of 28 October, India time. Here’s the full list with Indian prices, checked on 29 October.
| Product | Chip | India starting price | When you can get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 14″ with PROLED XDR touch display | M5 Pro | ₹3,49,900 | Pre-order now; 6 Nov per Business Today, 9 Nov per IBTimes |
| MacBook Pro 16″ with PROLED XDR touch display | M5 Pro | ₹4,09,900 | Same as above |
| MacBook Pro 14″ (mini-LED) | M6 | ₹2,39,900 | Available from 6 November |
| iMac 24″ | M6 (10-core) | ₹1,74,900 | Available from 6 November |
| iPad mini (Wi-Fi, 128GB) | A20 Pro | ₹82,900 | Available from 6 November |
Prices are MRP including taxes. The iPad mini prices come straight from Apple’s India store. The Mac prices are from Indian outlets quoting Apple, because Apple’s India product pages didn’t show the rupee figures when we checked.
One date is still unclear
Reports disagree on when the touchscreen MacBook Pro reaches India. Business Today says 6 November, while IBTimes India says 9 November. The delivery date Apple shows you at checkout is the one to trust.
The Touchscreen MacBook Pro: What You Actually Get
This is the first Mac you can touch. Apple calls the screen a “PROLED XDR” display, a tandem OLED panel in 14.2-inch and 16.3-inch sizes.
Here’s what Apple’s India product page lists:
- Touch on the display, with the keyboard and trackpad unchanged. MacRumors reports gestures like swipe to scroll and pinch to zoom.
- Dynamic Island replaces the notch.
- Up to 2,000 nits peak brightness for both HDR and SDR content, and up to 1,000 nits sustained.
- Same chips as before: M5 Pro or M5 Max. No M6 Pro yet.
- Up to 24 hours of battery life, the same claim as the regular model.
- Lighter: from 1.38 kg for the 14-inch M5 Pro, against 1.60 kg for the mini-LED version.
The price gap is big
The 14-inch M5 Pro touch model costs ₹3,49,900. In the US, the same machine starts at $2,899, per MacRumors. Business Today puts the 16-inch M5 Max version at ₹5,89,900.
Apple keeps selling the older mini-LED M5 Pro and M5 Max models alongside it. So the touch model doesn’t replace anything. It’s a new, pricier shelf.
💡 Pro tip
Already on an M3, M4 or M5 MacBook Pro? The touch model uses the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. You’d be paying over ₹3.5 lakh mainly for OLED and touch, not speed.
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M6 MacBook Pro 14-inch: The Quiet Winner
The less exciting launch is the better deal for most people. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at ₹2,39,900 with 16GB memory and 1TB storage, according to Business Today. That’s the same starting price Apple’s India store listed for the M5 model on 21 October.
So you get the newer chip for no extra money. Business Today reports these Apple figures:
| Spec | M6 MacBook Pro 14″ |
|---|---|
| CPU / GPU | 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU |
| Memory | 16GB standard, up to 32GB |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), up to 1,600 nits peak HDR |
| Battery | Up to 24 hours |
| Apple’s speed claim | Up to 30% faster graphics than M5 |
| Education price | ₹2,27,900 |
Those speed numbers are Apple’s own claims. Independent benchmarks will follow once reviewers get the machines.
Who should pick it
Students, developers, video editors on 1080p and 4K timelines, and anyone who wants a Mac for five-plus years. If you don’t need touch, this is the MacBook Pro to buy.
M6 iMac and the New iPad mini
The 24-inch iMac moves from M4 to M6 with no outside redesign. Smartprix lists the 10-core CPU/GPU version at ₹1,74,900 and the 12-core version at ₹1,99,900. The ₹1,74,900 starting price matches what Apple charged for the M4 iMac on 21 October.
The iPad mini is a different story. Here’s Apple’s official India pricing for the new A20 Pro model:
| iPad mini (2026) | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | ₹82,900 | ₹1,00,900 |
| 256GB | ₹94,900 | ₹1,12,900 |
| 512GB | ₹1,18,900 | ₹1,36,900 |
| Nano-texture glass | +₹12,000 (256GB and 512GB) | +₹12,000 |
Prices from Apple’s India store, checked on 29 October 2026.
The iPad mini catch
The old model started at ₹69,900 for Wi-Fi and ₹87,900 for cellular on 21 October. That’s a ₹13,000 jump at both entry points. You get an 8.5-inch OLED screen and the A20 Pro chip, but Apple’s page doesn’t list ProMotion, so don’t expect a 120Hz screen.
Who Should Buy, Wait or Skip
Here’s where the open question from the top gets its answer. The two Macs held their prices, and the iPad mini didn’t.
✅ Our verdict
Buy: the M6 MacBook Pro 14-inch at ₹2,39,900. Same price as the old model, newer chip, and it qualifies for Apple’s Mac bank offer. Buy: the M6 iMac if you were waiting for it. Wait: the touchscreen MacBook Pro, until reviews show whether touch on macOS is useful day to day. Skip: the new iPad mini unless OLED matters to you; an iPad Air or a discounted older mini gives more value per rupee.
A few honest cases:
- College student on a budget: the M6 MacBook Pro at the education price of ₹2,27,900, or a MacBook Air if the Pro is too much.
- Photo or video professional: the touch model’s OLED and 2,000-nit peak are real upgrades for colour work. Wait for reviews first.
- Bought an M5 MacBook Pro in the last few weeks: check if your return window is still open. If not, don’t worry. The M6 is an upgrade, not a reason to sell.
- Reading and notes on the go: last year’s iPad mini on a sale will do the job for less.
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Bank Offers and How to Pay Less
Apple’s India store runs an offer on selected Mac models: up to ₹15,000 instant cashback with American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards. There’s a minimum order of ₹10,001, and Apple says it may revise or withdraw the offer without notice.
No Cost EMI of up to 12 months is valid from 11 October to 11 November 2026 on eligible cards. Apple’s MacBook Pro page lists 3- and 6-month No Cost EMI for the touch model. For iPads, the instant cashback is up to ₹5,000.
⚠️ Watch out
“Selected models” is the key phrase. Apple doesn’t list which new Macs qualify on the offer banner, so check the final price in your cart before paying. Don’t assume the full ₹15,000 applies to the touch MacBook Pro.
Three ways to save
- Education pricing: ₹12,000 off the M6 MacBook Pro for eligible students and teachers.
- Trade-in: Apple Trade In gives credit for an eligible old computer.
- Wait for the sale-price check: if Amazon or Flipkart list these later, run the price through a tracker before trusting a “lowest ever” tag. Our guide to spotting a fake discount takes two minutes.
Will These Reach You Before Diwali?
Diwali falls on 8 November. Apple’s India store says the M6 MacBook Pro, M6 iMac and iPad mini are available from 6 November, so early pre-orders could arrive in time.
The touchscreen MacBook Pro is less certain. If it lands on 9 November as IBTimes reports, it misses Diwali. Launch stock of a brand-new design is also often tight in the first week.
One safety note for festival shoppers. Fake “pre-booking” listings for new Apple products show up every launch season on social media and in WhatsApp forwards. Order only from Apple’s store, the Apple Store app, Apple’s retail stores or authorised resellers. Nobody else can “reserve” a launch-week unit for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the touchscreen MacBook Pro price in India?
The 14-inch model with M5 Pro starts at ₹3,49,900 and the 16-inch M5 Pro starts at ₹4,09,900, per IBTimes India and Business Today. The 16-inch M5 Max is reported at ₹5,89,900.
When does the touchscreen MacBook Pro go on sale in India?
Pre-orders are open on Apple’s India store. Reports differ on the sale date: Business Today says 6 November and IBTimes India says 9 November. Check the delivery date at checkout.
Is the M6 MacBook Pro more expensive than the M5 model?
No. It starts at ₹2,39,900 with 16GB memory and 1TB storage, the same starting price Apple listed for the M5 model before launch.
How much does the new iPad mini cost in India?
It starts at ₹82,900 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model and ₹1,00,900 for Wi-Fi + Cellular, per Apple’s India store. That’s ₹13,000 more than the previous model.
Does the iMac have a touchscreen now?
Apple’s India store lists the new iMac as an M6 chip upgrade. We found no confirmed touchscreen on the iMac in Apple’s official listings.
Are there bank offers on the new Macs?
Apple offers up to ₹15,000 instant cashback on selected Mac models with Amex, Axis and ICICI cards, plus No Cost EMI till 11 November 2026. Check your cart to see if your model qualifies.
The Bottom Line
The Apple October 28 event gave India one easy buy and one expensive experiment. The M6 MacBook Pro at ₹2,39,900 is the pick for most people, since it costs the same as before with a faster chip. Wait for reviews before spending ₹3,49,900 on touch, and think twice about the ₹82,900 iPad mini.
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- Apple India: buy MacBook Pro, offers and availability (checked 29 Oct 2026)
- Apple India: buy iPad mini, prices (checked 29 Oct 2026)
- Apple India: buy iMac, availability and offers (checked 29 Oct 2026)
- MacRumors: Apple announces OLED MacBook Pro with touch display (28 Oct 2026)
- Business Today: OLED MacBook Pro India prices (28 Oct 2026)
- IBTimes India: touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at ₹3,49,900
- Business Today: M6 MacBook Pro India price and specs (28 Oct 2026)
- Smartprix: M6 MacBook Pro and iMac India prices