The Financial Express has accurately reported that the Apple iPhone 17 will be available for an effective price of Rs 74,999 during Flipkart's Republic Day Sale 2026. This significant discount from its initial launch price of Rs 82,900 for the 256GB variant is achieved by combining a flat Rs 4,000 instant cashback with an additional Rs 4,000 discount when using eligible bank credit or debit cards. The Flipkart Republic Day Sale is scheduled to begin on January 17, 2026, with early access for Flipkart Plus and Black members starting on January 16. The Apple iPhone 17 itself is a legitimate product, having been officially announced on September 9, 2025, and subsequently released on September 19, 2025. It features an A19 Bionic chipset, iOS 26, a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, and a dual 48MP rear camera system. Contextual articles also present largely accurate information. A related article from Times of India highlighted an even lower effective price for the iPhone 17 at Rs 47,900, achievable directly from the Apple website through a substantial trade-in value (up to Rs 34,000 for an iPhone 16) combined with a Rs 1,000 credit card cashback. Meanwhile, the Republic World article correctly detailed Reliance Digital's Harvest Festival Sale, which is running from January 10 to 15, 2026, offering deals primarily on the iPhone 16 and other electronics, rather than the iPhone 17. The main article's headline is not sensationalized and accurately reflects the promotional offer for an audience in India.