India smartphone market falls 3% in Q1 2026; Nothing leads growth with 47% YoY: Counterpoint

India’s smartphone market declined 3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, marking its weakest quarter in six years, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The decline came despite higher launch activity, as rising component costs, OEM price increases, and weak consumer demand reduced retail conversions across channels. Continue reading “India smartphone market falls 3% in Q1 2026; Nothing leads growth with 47% YoY: Counterpoint”

India smartphone shipments fall 5% YoY in Q4 2025: IDC

India’s smartphone market closed 2025 with marginal growth, according to the Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker released by International Data Corporation (IDC). Shipments rose 0.5% year-over-year to 152 million units. After a subdued start, volumes recovered during the middle of the year before weakening again in the final quarter. Continue reading “India smartphone shipments fall 5% YoY in Q4 2025: IDC”