Apple has opened its festive season in India with a Special Edition AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, the first of its kind, engraved with a custom rangoli design. The Special Edition AirPods 5 comes with a price tag of Rs 17,900 and the company is also offering instant cash back with EMI starting at Rs 1,533. The launch forms part of Apple’s broader festive initiative celebrating India’s traditional art of rangoli and is accompanied by special financing offers, in-store experiences and creative workshops running from 11 October to 11 November 2026.
The limited-edition product will be available through Apple Store Online, the Apple Store app and all six Apple retail stores in India.
Other festive offers announced by Apple
Alongside the Special Edition AirPods launch, Apple has rolled out a range of festive shopping benefits and services through its online and retail channels: * Special Edition AirPods 5 with festive engraving, available exclusively through Apple retail channels. * Custom Mac configurations, available directly through Apple.
Apple said customers shopping during the festive period can avail of up to 12 months of No Cost EMI on selected iPhone, Mac and iPad models, along with instant cashback of up to ₹15,000 on eligible cards. The Special Edition AirPods 5 is available in limited quantities through Apple Store Online, the Apple Store app and Apple’s six India stores: BKC, Borivali, Saket, Noida, Hebbal and Koregaon Park. It also says the edition is sold while supplies last from October 11 to November 11, and can be ordered by phone on 000800 040 1966. If one needs repair or replacement, Apple says it may provide standard-edition AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, subject to supply.
Six-month No Cost EMI options are also available on Apple Watch, AirPods and accessories. Apple’s store page lists a limit of two units per customer. The fine print adds conditions. The special edition cannot be combined with any other AirPods offer or with Business, Education or Corporate Employee Purchase Plan pricing. Apple’s page doesn’t list a price for the special edition.