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News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
India Surpasses China, Becomes Largest iPhone Exporter To US Amid Trump's Warning To Apple
Last Updated: Apple's annual iPhone sales surpass 220 million, with major demand coming from the United States, China, and Europe. India became the largest exporter of iPhones to the United States, exporting more than even China. Reportedly, the shipments from Beijing to Washington witnessed a sharp drop by nearly 76 per cent. According to a report by market research firm Omdia, India exported nearly three million iPhones to the US in April. The report comes only a few days after US President Donald Trump warned Tim Cook's apple against building its plants in India. 'Apple has been preparing for this kind of trade disruption for years. The April spike likely reflects strategic stockpiling ahead of tariff hikes," the report quoted Le Xuan Chiew, research manager at Omdia as saying. Earlier on May 5, a CyberMedia Research report said that Apple's iPhone supplies in India grew 25 per cent year-on-year in the March quarter of 2025. In the last few years, India has emerged as an important hub in Apple's global supply chain. According to a report by Reuters, Apple's annual iPhone sales surpass 220 million, with major demand coming from the United States, China, and Europe. '…But I had an understanding with Tim (Cook) that he wouldn't be doing this. He said he's going to India to build plants. I said, 'That's okay to go to India, but you're not going to sell into here without tariffs.' And that's the way it is. We're talking about the iPhone. If they're going to sell it in America, I want it to be built in the United States," Trump had said. First Published: May 30, 2025, 21:37 IST
Mint
06-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Indian smartphone market declined 7% in Q1 2025: Vivo gains ground as Xiaomi, Samsung stumble
India's smartphone market saw a 7% year-on-year decline in Q1 2025, according to a new report by CyberMedia Research (CMR). The slump has been attributed to 'shifting consumer preferences and intensified competition' across segments. Interestingly, despite the overall decline, the premium smartphone segment ( ₹ 25,000 and above) and the ultra-budget segment (below ₹ 7,000) recorded modest growth. In contrast, the value-for-money category ( ₹ 7,000– ₹ 25,000), which forms a bulk of the market, declined by 6% YoY. Meanwhile, 5G smartphones made up 86% of the total shipments in Q1 2025 and saw a 14% overall YoY growth. Affordable 5G phones ranging between ₹ 8,000– ₹ 13,000 saw the biggest 100% jump in shipments. Menka Kumari, Senior Analyst at CyberMedia Research (CMR), said in a blogpost, 'The <INR 10,000 5G smartphone segment witnessed over 500% YoY growth in Q1 2025. This reflects strong consumer appetite for affordable 5G smartphones. Brands such as Xiaomi, POCO, Motorola, and Realme are leading this surge. On the other hand, the 2G feature phone segment fell 17% YoY, while 4G feature phones declined sharply by 66% YoY.' According to CMR, Vivo emerged as the top smartphone brand in India in Q1 2025, capturing a 20% market share and recording 18% year-on-year growth. Five of its models, Vivo Y29, T3 Lite, T3X, and T4X, contributed to nearly 43% of the brand's 5G shipments during the quarter. Samsung held the second spot with an 18% market share but saw a 13% YoY decline in the value-for-money segment. Xiaomi witnessed the steepest fall, slipping to a 13% market share with a 37% YoY decline. The brand struggled across both its value-for-money and affordable smartphone segments, the report noted. In the feature phone segment, the report highlighted a 17% YoY decline in 2G phone shipments and a massive 66% drop in 4G feature phone shipments. Itel continues to lead the 2G segment with a 41% market share, followed by Lava at 31% and HMD at 19%. First Published: 6 May 2025, 02:54 PM IST
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Affordable 5G phones cross 100 pc growth in India, Apple shines in premium segment
Led by affordable devices, 5G smartphone shipments accounted for 86 per cent of the overall Indian market in the January-March quarter, marking a 14 per cent annual increase, according to a new report. Notably, 5G smartphones priced between Rs 8,000 and Rs 13,000 recorded over 100 per cent YoY growth, reflecting surging demand for affordable 5G access, said the report by CyberMedia Research (CMR). Vivo led the 5G smartphone market with a 21 per cent market share, followed by Samsung at 19 per cent. The premium segment continued to grow, buoyed by strong demand for 5G-enabled and AI-ready smartphones, said the report. 'The Rs 10,000 and lower 5G smartphone segment witnessed over 500 per cent YoY growth in Q1 2025. This reflects strong consumer appetite for affordable 5G smartphones,' said Menka Kumari, senior analyst at CMR. Brands such as Xiaomi, POCO, Motorola and Realme are leading this surge, she mentioned. While the affordable smartphone segment grew a modest 3 per cent YoY, the value-for-money segment declined by 6 per cent, reflecting a continued shift toward premium smartphones. Apple posted a 25 per cent growth YoY, and captured an 8 per cent market share, driven by strong demand for premium smartphones and a broader retail presence in India. The iPhone 16 series, including the iPhone 16e, significantly contributed to this growth, with Apple's market share in the super-premium segment rising 28 per cent YoY and the uber-premium segment (Rs 1,00,000 and above) up 15 per cent, the report mentioned. In 2025, CMR anticipates the Indian smartphone market to witness moderate growth, with shipments growing in single digits. 'In the quarters ahead, India's smartphone market will be shaped by three converging forces: the mainstreaming of affordable 5G, the rapid infusion of on-device AI, and the growing acceleration for supply chain localisation,' said Prabhu Ram, VP at CyberMedia Research (CMR). As the premium segment accelerates on the back of AI integration, brands that fail to evolve beyond price-based competition in the value-for-money segment will face margin and relevance pressures. 'Concurrently, affordable 5G is a growing baseline expectation, amidst intensifying competition. With geopolitical shifts accelerating local manufacturing, India is poised to become both a key market and a critical node in the global smartphone value chain,' Ram added.
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Business Standard
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Apple India shipments up 25% in March; Vivo tops smartphone market: Report
Apple's iPhone supplies in India grew 25 per cent year-on-year in March quarter 2025, capturing 8 per cent market share, a CyberMedia Research report said on Monday. Chinese smartphone company Vivo led the overall smartphone market in India with 20 per cent share followed by Korean smartphone major Samsung with 18 per cent share in January-March 2025. Xiaomi was at the third place with 13 per cent market share. Its share declined 37 per cent YoY -- the sharpest among the top five, reflecting challenges in both affordable and value-for-money smartphone portfolios, the report said. "Apple posted 25 per cent growth YoY, and captured an 8 per cent market share, driven by strong demand for premium smartphones and a broader retail presence in India." "The iPhone 16 series, including the iPhone 16e, significantly contributed to this growth, with Apple's market share in the superpremium segment (Rs 50,000 Rs 1 lakh) rising 28 per cent YoY and the uber-premium segment (over Rs 1 lakh) up 15 per cent YoY," the report said. Oppo smartphone supplies increased 8 per cent YoY to reach 12 per cent market share. Motorola recorded 53 per cent YoY growth. CyberMedia Research (CMR) India mobile handset market review report for the quarter estimates that 5G smartphone supplies in India accounted for 86 per cent of the overall market in the quarter, marking a 14 per cent YoY increase. "5G smartphones priced between Rs 8,000 and Rs 13,000 recorded over 100 per cent YoY growth, reflecting surging demand for affordable 5G access," the report said. Vivo led the 5G smartphone market with a 21 per cent market share, followed by Samsung at 19 per cent. In the feature phone segment, Chinese mobile phone itel led the market with 41 per cent share during the quarter despite 6 per cent YoY decline. It was followed by home-grown mobile phone maker Lava which recorded 14 per cent YoY decline. HMD, known for selling Nokia phones, clocked 19 per cent share despite a 6 per cent decline in supplies. MediaTek dominated India's smartphone chipset market with 46 per cent market share. Qualcomm led the premium smartphone segment (above Rs 25,000 ) with a 35 per cent share.
Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
74% of Gen Z users in India spend 6 hours every week gaming on phones, survey finds
Playing games on smartphones has become a regular part of the daily or weekly routines of Indians, particularly among younger ones. Over 32 per cent of Indian users spend between four to six hours every week immersed in mobile games, according to a new survey by CyberMedia Research (CMR) published on Friday, May 2. Around 74 per cent of Gen Z users spend at least six hours playing games on their smartphones, the Gurgaon-based market research firm said. As part of the study, CMR surveyed 1,550 users across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Indore, and Gwalior. The respondents were categorised into three generational cohorts: Millennials (28-44 years), Gen Z (13-28 years), and Gen Alpha (up to 13 years). These findings come amid growing concerns of gaming addiction in India. As per news reports last year, the Indian government is looking to impose time limits and online spending curbs for players of online games, including real-money games. The survey also found that 72 per cent of smartphone users play games primarily for entertainment purposes, with mental agility (52 per cent) and socialising (41 per cent ) cited as other reasons. 'We are witnessing a clear shift in mobile gaming behaviour—from casual play to more immersive, socially connected, and competitive formats. Gen Z is driving this evolution, not only in how often they play, but in what they expect from the experience. Premium gameplay, social discovery, and eSports participation are now defining the next wave of mobile gaming,' Sugandha Srivastava, Senior Analyst, CyberMedia Research, said in a statement. While 26 per cent of 'serious gamers' said they play Free Fire, another 26 per cent also named BGMI as their top choice. Puzzles (19 per cent) and First-Person Shooter (FPS) games (19 per cent) emerged as the most preferred genres of mobile games, followed by action-gadventure games, as per the survey. The survey also noted that over 30 per cent of Gen Z gamers in India prefer premium titles and seek high-quality gaming experiences. Competitive gaming is also gaining traction, with 57 per cent of Gen Z participating in eSports, it said. Performance and perception of chipsets According to CMR, Gen Z users in India are choosing smartphones based primarily on the chipsets powering them, their performance, and brand perception. It identified MediaTek Dimensity and Qualcomm Snapdragon as the top chipset choices among survey respondents. 'While MediaTek leads on customer satisfaction (46 per cent) and brand loyalty (50 per cent), Qualcomm retains its premium positioning, with 40 per cent of its users willing to pay more — rising to 45 per cent among Gen Alpha,' the study said. As expectations around performance and quality grow, chipset brands like MediaTek and Qualcomm are becoming strategic enablers of these experiences. Their influence now extends beyond technical specs to shaping how young users choose, trust, and advocate for their devices,' said Menka Kumari, Analyst, CyberMedia Research (CMR).
