"software applications including Word, Excel, .. flash video." 1100 Rupees, which is the consumer price, is $25. Windows phones with mobile Word start at ten times that, with very little or no profit. This can't be true.
The article says USD 35 --- where do you get your $25 figure from?
The Government is reducing the price by 50% for students, Rs. 1100 which is $24.5