India says no to Apple's refurbished iPhone sale request. Because of this, the tech giant manufacturer still can't sell its used smartphones in the world's second-largest smartphone market.
Visitors are seen at the newly launched Apple store in Mumbai on August 2, 2019. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP)
Apple has been requesting the Indian government to allow its refurbished smartphones to be sold in the country. However, India still rejected the request.
This decision was confirmed by an anonymous telecommunications ministry official. But, what is really the reason behind the rejection?
Why Does India say NO To Apple's Refurbished iPhones?
According to CNET's latest report, the Indian government hasn't confirmed why it rejected the request of the iPhone maker.
A worker sanitises an Apple store inside a shopping mall reopened after the government eased a nationwide lockdown imposed as a preventive measure against the Covid-19 coronavirus, in Chennai on September 1, 2020. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)
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But, some critics claimed that Apple's competitors might have helped the rejection happen. The company's rivals argued that if Apple is allowed to sell its refurbished smartphones, the used devices will overflow in the country.
Many of them also said that the goal of the giant tech firm's iPhone refurbished sale request is the opposite of the Indian government's Make-in-India project.
For those who don't know this program, Make-in-India is the initiative of the Indian government to push companies to manufacture their products locally.
One of the benefits provided by this project is new job opportunities for the country's residents.
Aside from the used iPhone sale request, Apple also plans to open its first retail stores in the country. But, this initiative is still waiting for the government's approval.
Is It Good To Buy Refurbished iPhones?
When you say refurbished, it means that other consumers already use the device. However, unlike second-hand smartphones sold by other buyers or resellers, refurbished iPhones are used devices repaired and maintained by Apple.
This means that these used devices are made to look and feel like brand new ones, making refurbished iPhones worth the purchase, as reported by MacPaw.
Aside from being in a brand new condition, Apple also includes all the accessories in a more budget-friendly deal. If you want to see further details about refurbished iPhones, click this link.
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