Apple launches Special Edition AirPods 5 in India with custom Rangoli design: Price, offers and more

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 limited-edition product will be available through Apple Store Online, the Apple Store app and all six Apple retail stores in India. The Special Edition AirPods 5 comes with a price tag of Rs 17,900 and the company is also offering instant cashback 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.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 Rs 15,000 on eligible cards. Six-month No Cost EMI options are also available on Apple Watch, AirPods and accessories.Special Edition Apple AirPods 5The 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. Apple's store page lists a limit of two units per customer. It also says the edition is sold while supplies last from October 11 to November 11.Apple has also said that the special edition cannot be combined with any other AirPods offer or with Business, Education or Corporate Employee Purchase Plan pricing. If one needs repair or replacement, Apple says it may provide standard-edition AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, subject to supply.As part of the celebrations, Apple is also expanding its India-created "Draw Your Own Rangoli on iPad with Apple Pencil" Today (October 12) at Apple session to international markets for the first time. The workshop, developed with artist Arushi Kathuria, will run from 14 October to 9 November and will be offered in select locations across the United States, Canada, Malaysia and Singapore in addition to India.Other festive offers announced by AppleAlongside the Special Edition AirPods launch, Apple has rolled out a range of festive shopping benefits and services through its online and retail channels:* Up to 12 months of No Cost EMI on selected products, plus instant cashback of up to Rs 15,000 with eligible cards.* Free engraving on eligible products including AirPods, iPad, AirTag and Apple Pencil, allowing customers to personalise gifts with names, initials, numbers or emoji.* Special Edition AirPods 5 with festive engraving, available exclusively through Apple retail channels.* Custom Mac configurations, available directly through Apple.* Personalised shopping experience through the Apple Store app.* Complimentary setup assistance from Apple Specialists for new device owners.* Trade-in offers, with customers able to receive between Rs 4,500 and Rs 81,500 in credit when exchanging eligible smartphones. Trade-ins for Macs, iPads and Apple Watches are also available.* Digital gift messaging through the Apple Store app, allowing customers to send personalised festive greetings with purchases.* Three months of Apple Music free with the purchase of eligible Apple devices.* Free today (October 12) at Apple festive workshops, including the Rangoli drawing session on iPad using Procreate.* Interactive Rangoli wallpaper creator, enabling customers to design, download and share personalised festive artwork.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.