Apple Watch Series 12 to start at ₹56,900 in India, available from September 18

Apple’s Series 12 smartwatch is positioned below the ₹1,09,900 Ultra 4 configuration cited in the report. The new model adds more frequent heart-rate and HRV readings, up to 24 hours of standard battery life and faster charging; select AI and audio features will vary by language, beta status and usage limits.

— Source publishedFri, 11 Sept, 2026, 17:02 IST·First seen Fri, 11 Sept, 2026, 17:55 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Apple Watch Series 12 will start at ₹56,900 in India from September 18. Apple highlights upgraded health tracking, readiness scoring, battery and fast charging,

Key facts

  • ₹56,900 starting price
  • September 18 availability
  • heart-rate readings every 5 seconds
  • up to 24 hours normal battery life
  • 80% charge in about 30 minutes

What changed

Apple Watch Series 12 will start at ₹56,900 in India from September 18. Apple highlights upgraded health tracking, readiness scoring, battery and fast charging, while warning that Siri AI and Audio Intelligence availability will vary by language, beta timing and usage limits.

Why this matters

Apple’s ₹56,900 Series 12 entry price strengthens the premium smartwatch upgrade proposition, with battery and health-monitoring gains likely to support retail conversion despite feature-availability caveats.

What to watch

  • Launch-week delivery estimates, sell-through and stock availability across Apple Stores, Amazon, Flipkart and premium resellers.
  • Magnitude of bank, EMI and trade-in offers relative to the ₹56,900 list price.
  • Discount depth and inventory availability for earlier Apple Watch generations.
  • India availability, language coverage and real-world reliability of the announced AI and audio features.
  • Ultra 4 demand at the cited ₹1,09,900 level, which will indicate whether Apple can widen premium wearable price segmentation.