Why is Apple charging ₹6 lakh extra for 16TB storage on its new touchscreen MacBook Pro?

Mint - Oct 29, 2026

Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro costs up to $14,549 (approximately ₹13.87 lakh), with the 16TB SSD upgrade alone adding $7,000 (around ₹6.67 lakh).

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