Acer secures No. 2 position in India PC shipments market with 21.3% share in Q1 2026: IDC

Acer India has secured the No. 2 position in India’s overall PC shipments market in Q1 2026, according to the latest IDC India Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The company recorded a 21.3% market share, reflecting sustained growth and consumer trust across categories.

Strong performance in education and government segments

Acer delivered strong results across key institutional categories, especially education and government segments in Desktop, Notebook, and Workstations.

No. 1 positions across segments include:

  • Education segment (Desktop, Notebook & Workstations) with 62.1% market share
  • Government segment (Desktop, Notebook & Workstations) with 37.1% market share
  • Education desktops with 56.99% market share
  • Government desktops with 40.85% market share

These results highlight Acer’s leadership in large-scale deployments across education and government sectors in India, including commercial desktop deployments across institutional projects.

Notebook segment performance

Acer maintained strong performance in the notebook category across education and government segments.

No. 1 in education notebooks: 63.7% market share, supported by large-scale deployments and digital adoption in educational institutions
No. 2 in government notebooks: 33.63% market share, reflecting presence in public sector and institutional projects

Strategy and outlook

Over the past year, Acer has expanded its presence in India through product launches, omnichannel expansion, and investments in AI-focused computing solutions. The company continues to focus on innovation and expanding access to technology while sustaining its growth momentum in the coming quarters.

Speaking on the achievement, Harish Kohli, President & Managing Director, Acer India, said,

Securing the No. 2 position in the Indian PC market is a proud milestone for Acer India and reflects the trust our customers and partners continue to place in us. This achievement is the result of our relentless focus on innovation, customer experience, and expanding access to technology across the country.

As India continues to accelerate its digital transformation journey, we remain committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions across consumer, gaming, commercial, and AI-powered PC categories. We thank our channel partners, customers, and teams for their continued support and confidence in the Acer brand.


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