India says no to Apple’s refurbished iPhones

India says no to Apple’s refurbished iPhones

The iPhone SE is seen on display during an event at the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California March 21, 2016. REUTERS/Stephen Lam

Close on the heels of the finance ministry insisting that Cupertino, California-based Apple Inc. abide by the 30% local sourcing norm if it wants to open branded stores in India, the government has rejected the company’s proposal to sell refurbished iPhones in the country.

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