With the speed that new smartphones are constantly being released many consumers will like to upgrade their phone at least every two years money permitting, but sometimes this can lead to the old handset just being thrown into a draw somewhere. Today we have news of a Nokia exchange offer on Lumia smartphones in India.

There is currently a limited time offer where those looking to purchase a new Lumia smartphone can exchange their old handset for a discount of up to RS. 8,600 via Homeshop 18.com. There are instant discounts being offered of RS. 3,000 on the Nokia Lumia 520, Rs. 4,000 on the Lumia 620, Rs. 6,000 on the Lumia 625, and Rs. 8,600 on the Lumia 925.

This will mean that the hugely popular Nokia Lumia 520 can be had for Rs. 8206, or the Lumia 620 for Rs. 11,999, Lumia 625 for Rs. 15,919 and the Nokia Lumia 925 for Rs. 29,929 via the retailer. Consumers will receive a call from the retailer so they can provide details of their old handset before receiving a Rs. 200 gift coupon either from the call or by email to cover the cost of sending the old device back.

The new device will be delivered after getting confirmation of the details of the old handset, and this has to be sent back along with some proof of ID within four working days to the provided address. The retailer has a list of different phones that can be exchanged towards the cost of a new Nokia Lumia from a variety of companies, and for more information click here.

Will you be using this scheme?