Bengaluru Customs to Auction 227 Seized Gadgets: 175 iPhones, 21 Apple Watches in One Lot

Bengaluru Customs is organizing a major e-auction on 30th December 2025 for 227 seized electronic gadgets, including 175 iPhones, 21 Apple Watches, 26 high-end Android smartphones, some iPads, and a 65-inch TV. This auction will be conducted as a single bulk lot on the MSTC online platform, primarily for GST-registered businesses and traders in electronics.

Who Can Participate

• The auction is not open to individual buyers.

• Only bulk traders, refurbishers, and authorized e-waste/electronics recycling businesses can bid.

• GST registration is mandatory for participants, as the auction is conducted under the reverse charge mechanism, making the buyer responsible for tax and compliance.

• Registration on MSTC platform is required to participate; unregistered individuals or companies cannot place bids.

Inspection Facility

• Interested bidders can inspect the items physically at the Customs warehouse in Kempegowda International Airport until 29th December 2025.

• Inspection helps bidders assess the condition of phones, watches, and other electronics.

• Items will be sold on a “as is, where is” basis, and no complaints will be accepted post-auction.

Payment Rules

• Strict payment rules apply: bidders must pay the earnest money deposit and complete the remaining payment within the specified timeframe.

• Failure to pay on time may result in:

  • Forfeiture of deposit

  • Fines

  • Temporary suspension of MSTC account

Key Takeaways

• Auction Date: 30th December 2025

• Lot: 227 seized gadgets sold together in one bulk lot

• Platform: MSTC e-auction portal

• Eligibility: GST-registered businesses only

• Inspection: Until 29th December at Bengaluru airport customs warehouse

• Payment: Mandatory within set deadlines

This e-auction offers electronics traders and refurbishers a chance to stock up on premium gadgets before the year ends, but it’s not meant for individual bargain hunters.