India smartphone market grew 1% YoY in volume and 8% YoY in value in 2025: Counterpoint

India’s smartphone market showed uneven movement in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The year began with slower activity due to elevated channel inventory and a limited number of new launches. Market conditions improved from Q2 as fresh models entered the market and channel stocking increased during the festive period, contributing to a record quarterly value in Q3. Continue reading “India smartphone market grew 1% YoY in volume and 8% YoY in value in 2025: Counterpoint”

India smartphone shipments fell 1% in 2025: Report

India’s smartphone market recorded a modest decline in 2025 amid weaker demand and rising costs, according to Omdia. Shipments fell 7% year-on-year to 34.5 million units in 4Q25, reflecting a post-festive slowdown, elevated channel inventories, a depreciating rupee, and reduced mass-market affordability following price increases driven by memory cost pressures. Continue reading “India smartphone shipments fell 1% in 2025: Report”