Mobile phones & laptops get costlier across India: Report

Inflation in digital products rose sharply in October as mobile phones, laptops and other electronic devices recorded faster price increases, Moneycontrol reported. Mobile phone inflation rose from 5.83% in September to 8.65% in October, while laptop and tablet inflation jumped from 6.46% to 8.61%. This marks a reversal from the beginning of 2026, when prices of electronics were declining.