The most promising Android handset so far, the HTC Hero, has debuted in India, and residents of Maharashtra are getting the short end of the stick here. The recent hike from 4% to 12.5% sales tax on mobile phones has meant that the new handset will be available in Maharashtra for Rs 34,600, while it will cost Rs 31,990 in the rest of India – a difference of a whopping Rs 2,600 approx.
And if you are in Maharashtra and using one of Airtel’s competitors, it would almost make y...
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