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India\u2019s personal computer (PC) market<\/strong><\/a> experienced steady growth in 2024, with shipments reaching <\/span>14.4 million units, marking a <\/span>3.8% year-over-year (YoY) increase, according to the <\/span>IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker<\/a>. The market expansion was driven by strong demand for notebooks, desktops, and workstations, alongside increasing consumer interest in gaming and AI-powered PCs.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Notebook Shipments: Grew by <\/span>4.5% YoY, contributing significantly to overall market growth.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Desktop Shipments: Increased by <\/span>1.8% YoY, maintaining steady demand.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Workstations: Recorded the <\/span>highest growth at 10.9% YoY, highlighting increased enterprise adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Premium Notebook Segment (> $1,000): Surged by <\/span>13.8% YoY, indicating a shift toward high-end computing solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The <\/span>fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24) saw an overall <\/span>6.9% YoY market growth, driven primarily by:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Notebook sales, which surged by 9.6% YoY.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Strong consumer demand, particularly in the <\/span>eTailer segment, which grew 29% YoY in 4Q24.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Channel stocking ahead of <\/span>year-end and Republic Day sales, boosting sales in late December and January.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The <\/span>consumer PC market expanded by 2.6% YoY in 2024, supported by a <\/span>robust online retail presence.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n eTailer channel surged by 21.7% YoY in 2024, emphasizing the growing preference for online shopping.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The <\/span>gaming segment continued to flourish, driving sales of <\/span>high-performance notebooks and AI-powered laptops.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The <\/span>commercial segment witnessed a 5.1% YoY increase in FY2024, with strong growth in <\/span>4Q24 (11.1% YoY).<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Demand from <\/span>global enterprises and government departments, including <\/span>Government e-Marketplace (GeM) purchases, fueled this expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The <\/span>enterprise and government segments each saw a 10.6% YoY rise, highlighting sustained investments in digital infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Dominated <\/span>both consumer and commercial segments.<\/span><\/p>\n Enterprise (+14.3% YoY) and government (+14.7% YoY) sectors fueled growth.<\/span><\/p>\n However, <\/span>consumer segment fell by 7.5% YoY due to intensified competition in online sales.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Consumer (+7% YoY) and commercial (+7.4% YoY) segments expanded.<\/span><\/p>\n Enterprise demand and eTailer partnerships drove <\/span>7.3% YoY growth.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Second-largest player in the commercial segment (21% share).<\/span><\/p>\n Enterprise and SMB demand bolstered its position.<\/span><\/p>\n Slipped to <\/span>fifth place in the consumer segment, despite <\/span>3.9% YoY growth.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Consumer segment surged 48.4% YoY, thanks to <\/span>aggressive pricing and discounts.<\/span><\/p>\n Commercial segment grew 16.6% YoY, led by <\/span>SMB and government orders.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Declined 7.8% YoY, maintaining a <\/span>healthy inventory strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n However, <\/span>commercial business expanded by 18.4% YoY, showing potential in enterprise sales.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n According to <\/span>Navkendar Singh<\/a>, Associate VP, IDC India<\/a>, the commercial PC sector is expected to continue <\/span>its positive momentum, driven by:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Replacement cycles for <\/span>2020-21 purchases, leading to <\/span>refresh demand.<\/span><\/p>\n Government and enterprise orders supporting the market\u2019s stability.<\/span><\/p>\n AI-powered PCs gaining traction, particularly in <\/span>premium and gaming segments.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n However, potential challenges include:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A weakening rupee, which could <\/span>raise PC prices, impacting <\/span>price-sensitive SMB and consumer buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n Uncertain macroeconomic conditions, which may affect enterprise spending patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Despite these hurdles, the <\/span>Indian PC market is projected to achieve low single-digit growth in 2025, continuing its <\/span>upward trajectory in both <\/span>consumer and commercial segments.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Follow Before You Take<\/span><\/a> on <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>WhatsApp Channel<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Telegram<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Threads<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>, For the <\/span>Latest Technology News & Updates<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Latest Electric Vehicles News<\/a> | <\/span>Electronics News<\/a> | Mobiles News<\/a> | Software Updates<\/a><\/p>\n The post India\u2019s PC Market Sees 3.8% YoY Growth in 2024, Driven by Gaming, AI-Powered Laptops & Enterprise Demand<\/a> appeared 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The market expansion was driven by strong demand for notebooks, Continue reading India\u2019s PC Market Sees 3.8% YoY Growth in 2024, Driven by Gaming, AI-Powered Laptops & Enterprise Demand<\/span>Key Market Insights<\/h2>\n
Quarterly Performance (4Q24)<\/h2>\n
Consumer & Commercial Segment Trends<\/h2>\n
Consumer Market Growth<\/h3>\n
Commercial Market Growth<\/h3>\n
Top 5 PC Brands in India (2024)<\/h2>\n
HP Inc<\/a>. \u2013 Market Leader (30.1% Share)<\/h3>\n
Lenovo<\/a> \u2013 Strong Growth (17.2% Share)<\/h3>\n
Dell Technologies<\/a> \u2013 Third Spot (16.1% Share)<\/h3>\n
Acer Group<\/a> \u2013 Fastest Growth (15.1% Share)<\/h3>\n
Asus<\/a> \u2013 Market Challenges (7% Share)<\/h3>\n
Future Outlook for India\u2019s PC Market<\/h2>\n