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New Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
India's PC market grows 13% in Q1 2025, tablet shipments slide amid market realignment
India's PC market (excluding tablets) recorded 13% year-on-year growth in Q1 2025, reaching 3.3 million units, according to the latest research from Canalys, now part of Omdia. The growth was primarily fuelled by a robust 21% surge in notebook shipments, which hit 2.4 million units, while desktop shipments fell 3%, totaling 9,06,000 units. Notebooks continue to serve as the backbone of India's digital transformation, driven by evolving hybrid work models and rising productivity needs across both consumer and business segments. In contrast, tablet shipments fell sharply, declining 24% year-on-year to 1.03 million units, reflecting a market correction after pandemic-driven highs and delayed institutional demand. Market Outlook Looking ahead, the Indian PC market is expected to grow 6% in 2025, surpassing 15 million units. Tablet shipments, however, are forecasted to contract by 8%. Growth momentum is expected to pick up in 2026, driven by device refresh cycles and increasing demand for AI-ready infrastructure. AI and Premium PCs Gaining Traction AI-capable notebooks saw explosive growth of 253% year-on-year, albeit from a small base, as enterprises and consumers begin embracing AI as a core computing feature. Meanwhile, premium notebooks (priced above $1,000) posted 49% growth, reflecting rising demand for high-performance, multi-purpose devices. 'Enterprises increasingly view AI as a core feature, while consumers are turning to premium PCs for their multi-use value,' said Ashweej Aithal, senior analyst at Canalys.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian PC shipments grow 13% at 3.3 million units in Jan-March
New Delhi: Indian PC (excluding tablet) shipments grew 13% (year-on-year) in the January-March period (Q1) this year, reaching 3.3 million units, according to a new report. The growth was driven by a 21% increase in notebook shipments to 2.4 million units, according to a report by Canalys (now part of Omdia ). Notebooks remain the cornerstone of India's digital acceleration, fuelled by the rise of hybrid workstyles and productivity needs for both consumers and businesses. Elsewhere, Indian tablet shipments faced a significant annual decline of 24% to 1.0 million units. The overall PC market is projected to grow 6% in 2025, surpassing 15 million units, while tablet shipments are expected to contract by 8%. Growth is expected to accelerate in 2026, driven by refresh cycle spillover and AI readiness mandates. "Tier-two and tier-three cities are rapidly emerging as the next big growth engines for India's PC industry - no longer just peripheral markets but core to its future," said Ashweej Aithal, Senior Analyst at Canalys. As digital awareness deepens and access to education, broadband and e-services expands, consumers in these cities are turning to PCs for productivity, learning and entertainment. "These users are value-conscious, displaying more deliberate and research-driven purchasing behaviour that prioritises performance, durability and after-sales service in addition to device cost," he mentioned. AI-capable notebooks continued to gain momentum in Q1 2025, posting 253% year-on-year growth, albeit from a small base. Premium notebook shipments (models costing over US$1,000) rose by 49%, reflecting strong demand for high-performance devices from both consumer and commercial users. "Enterprises increasingly view AI as a core feature, while consumers are turning to premium PCs for their multi-use value," said Aithal. Commercial PC shipments grew 11%, powered by strong demand from enterprises, though government demand remained soft, he mentioned. 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for India's PC and tablet market. While overall growth is expected to be moderate at 2%, several key trends are likely to define the landscape:
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Indian PC shipments grow 13 pc at 3.3 million units in Jan-March
New Delhi: Indian PC (excluding tablet) shipments grew 13 per cent (year-on-year) in the January-March period (Q1) this year, reaching 3.3 million units, according to a new report. The growth was driven by a 21 per cent increase in notebook shipments to 2.4 million units, according to a report by Canalys (now part of Omdia). Notebooks remain the cornerstone of India's digital acceleration, fuelled by the rise of hybrid workstyles and productivity needs for both consumers and businesses. Elsewhere, Indian tablet shipments faced a significant annual decline of 24 per cent to 1.0 million units. The overall PC market is projected to grow 6 per cent in 2025, surpassing 15 million units, while tablet shipments are expected to contract by 8 per cent. Growth is expected to accelerate in 2026, driven by refresh cycle spillover and AI readiness mandates. 'Tier-two and tier-three cities are rapidly emerging as the next big growth engines for India's PC industry – no longer just peripheral markets but core to its future,' said Ashweej Aithal, Senior Analyst at Canalys. As digital awareness deepens and access to education, broadband and e-services expands, consumers in these cities are turning to PCs for productivity, learning and entertainment. 'These users are value-conscious, displaying more deliberate and research-driven purchasing behaviour that prioritises performance, durability and after-sales service in addition to device cost,' he mentioned. AI-capable notebooks continued to gain momentum in Q1 2025, posting 253 per cent year-on-year growth, albeit from a small base. Premium notebook shipments (models costing over US$1,000) rose by 49 per cent, reflecting strong demand for high-performance devices from both consumer and commercial users. 'Enterprises increasingly view AI as a core feature, while consumers are turning to premium PCs for their multi-use value,' said Aithal. Commercial PC shipments grew 11 per cent, powered by strong demand from enterprises, though government demand remained soft, he mentioned. 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for India's PC and tablet market. While overall growth is expected to be moderate at 2 per cent, several key trends are likely to define the landscape:
