Apple’s Vision Pro is here to convince you that the future is now and to remind your wallet that it lives in the past. In the US, it’s been the darling and the diva. In India? We’re still window shopping from across the ocean.

So is Apple’s India delay a tragedy… or a tactical masterstroke? Let’s dissect.

The Rich Don’t Wait for Launch Dates

There’s an India where tech launches are more about flex than function. This crowd imports iPhones before the keynote ends, wears Louis Vuitton to the gym, and will absolutely unbox a Vision Pro on a Maldives beach for the ’gram.

For them, Apple could launch tomorrow or five months ago. They’ll have it before you’ve even Googled “Vision Pro price in India” and they’ll happily live with its quirks. Heavy? Battery pack dangling like a bad fashion choice? No India-specific apps? Please. Those are just conversation starters at Soho House.

The India That Actually Moves the Needle

Then there’s the India Apple really needs,  the one in hospitals, design studios, universities, architecture firms. People who ask:

  • Does it save me time?
  • Does it make me money?
  • Does it integrate into my daily grind without looking like cosplay?

Right now, the answer is… maybe. VisionOS has momentum, sure, but no India-first killer apps yet. No government pilot programs, no EdTech rollouts, no mass-scale manufacturing training modules. Without those, this isn’t a workhorse, it’s a show pony.

That Price Tag is Basically a Mic Drop

Let’s be real. Even if Apple launched here tomorrow, by the time you add duties and accessories, we’re talking ₹3-4 lakh. That’s not an impulse buy  that’s “should I get this or a second-hand Alto?” territory.

Apple can sell at that price to the ultra-rich. But the real Vision Pro market needs EMI plans friendlier than their dating life.

The Culture Problem Nobody Talks About

India is noisy. Not just decibels, socially noisy. We live with parents, siblings, cousins, surprise guests, and neighbors who think our balcony is public property.

Now imagine wearing a face-computer that seals you into your own little metaverse while your mom is asking if you’ve eaten. The Vision Pro’s “EyeSight” feature tries to make you look approachable… but in India, it’s still going to read as “this guy thinks he’s Tony Stark.”

Why Apple Might Be Playing 4D Chess

Waiting could actually be the genius move. By the time Vision Pro lands here officially, we could have:

  • A lighter, comfier headset
  • Better battery life
  • An app library that actually speaks Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi…
  • A price strategy that doesn’t induce cardiac arrest

This way, Apple avoids the “meh” launch and swoops in with a polished product.

Why Launching Now Could Still Work

But if Apple went all-in today? Sparks would fly. Developers would tinker, brands would experiment, YouTubers would milk content for months. It wouldn’t be mainstream adoption  but it would plant seeds for the next big wave.

The Future Wears Goggles But Will India Try Them On

If I were Tim Cook, I’d sneak Vision Pro into India through enterprise first,  hospitals, factories, classrooms, newsrooms. Let it prove it can save crores, not just seconds. When the pros adopt it, the consumers will follow. That’s the Apple way.

Verdict: Too soon for the masses. Perfect timing for the builders. Launch without a plan, and it’s a shiny toy for a few. Launch with a purpose, and it’s the start of India’s spatial revolution.

Until then, Vision Pro in India is just like half our relationships,  not official, but still making a lot of noise.