Smartphone memory costs spike, retailers cash in selling old stock at higher prices

Retailers profit, but distributors face tighter credit and bigger inventory bills

Memory prices are climbing, reshaping India’s smartphone market. Retailers are temporarily gaining as older models move out with higher margins, even as prices rise. Distributors, however, are stuck with increased inventory investments and tougher credit terms. The result is a short-term win for stores and a strain on supply-chain players trying to keep cash flow steady.