New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Apple seems set to have breakthrough Diwali sales this year, as analysts have predicted major demand for the Silicon Valley tech giant's recently launched iPhone 17 series, according to a report by Moneycontrol.

The report cited data from analyst firm IDC, which found that initial pre-bookings for the iPhone 17 series in India have outpaced demand for the iPhone 16 during its launch. The rocketing numbers position Apple to have bumper sales this festive period - Q3 of FY25.

Speaking to MC, Upasana Joshi, analyst at IDC said that the initial pre-bookings for the new iPhone 17 series in India "show strong momentum", with numbers exceeding those for the iPhone 16 series during the same period last year.

"This positi...