Windows 7 in India, Price is Rs 5,899 for Home Basic and Rs 11,799 for Ultimate

Microsoft has announced the worldwide availability of its new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 offers a streamlined user interface and significant new features that make everyday tasks easier and allow people to get the most out of computers of all styles and sizes.

A basic home version of Windows 7, available only in emerging countries such as India, Windows 7 Home Basic is priced at Rs 5,899 excluding taxes. Windows 7 Home Premium is Rs 6799, Windows 7 Professional is Rs 11199 and Windows 7 Ultimate is Rs 11799.

If you are upgrading from Windows XP or Windows Vista,the price will be lesser than the Full Retail version. For ecample, Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade costs approximately 4,500 Indian Rupees, while the Full Retail version of Windows 7 Home Premium edition costs you INR 6,799/-