New Delhi, June 25
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.