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The Indian tablet market<\/strong><\/a> witnessed a remarkable <\/span>42.8% year-on-year (YoY) growth in 2024, driven by a surge in both consumer and commercial segments. While <\/span>consumer tablet shipments grew by 19.2% YoY, the <\/span>commercial segment saw an even higher growth rate of 69.7%, highlighting increased adoption across various industries. According to the latest <\/span>IDC report<\/a>, leading <\/span>OEMs shipped a total of 5.73 million tablets in the country in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Samsung remained the market leader, capturing <\/span>42.6% share and shipping <\/span>24.43 lakh tablets in India.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Acer moved to the second position, shipping <\/span>10.74 lakh units, a significant jump from 2.93 lakh in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Apple retained its third spot, shipping <\/span>6.28 lakh iPads with an <\/span>11% market share.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Lenovo and Xiaomi jointly held the fourth position with <\/span>9% market share each, though Lenovo saw a decline in shipments.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n @IDC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Samsung<\/strong><\/a> solidified its leadership in India\u2019s tablet market, capturing a <\/span>42.6% market share in 2024. The company shipped <\/span>24.43 lakh tablet units, a significant jump from <\/span>15.86 lakh units in 2023, when it held a <\/span>39.5% share.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The IDC report attributes Samsung\u2019s growth to:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A <\/span>strong presence in public-sector education projects<\/p>\n Aggressive <\/span>consumer market expansion<\/p>\n Strategic <\/span>inventory push during online sales<\/p>\n The <\/span>rising prices of PCs, which encouraged more users to opt for Android tablets<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This combination of factors helped Samsung strengthen its hold in both the consumer and enterprise markets.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Acer<\/strong><\/a> saw <\/span>exceptional growth in India\u2019s tablet market, climbing from fifth place in 2023 to <\/span>second place in 2024. The brand shipped <\/span>10.74 lakh tablets, a massive increase from <\/span>2.93 lakh units in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Acer\u2019s growth was fueled by its <\/span>strong performance in the commercial segment, particularly with:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Government projects<\/p>\n Educational sector deals<\/p>\n Enterprise deployments<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The brand\u2019s ability to meet the needs of large-scale institutional buyers helped it secure a significant share of the market.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Apple<\/strong><\/a> held onto its <\/span>third-place ranking with an <\/span>11% market share, shipping <\/span>6.28 lakh iPads in 2024. Its market share grew slightly from <\/span>10.4% in 2023, when it shipped <\/span>1.13 lakh units.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Apple\u2019s growth was driven by <\/span>high demand in both commercial and consumer segments, with increased adoption among:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Enterprise executives<\/p>\n Government ministries<\/p>\n Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The premium appeal of iPads, combined with Apple\u2019s strong ecosystem, helped maintain its steady performance in India.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Both <\/span>Lenovo<\/a> and Xiaomi<\/a> captured <\/span>9% of the market each in 2024. However, <\/span>Lenovo experienced a decline in shipments. The company shipped <\/span>5.17 lakh tablets in 2024, down from <\/span>5.75 lakh units in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n While Xiaomi made gains, Lenovo\u2019s decline suggests increasing competition from brands like Samsung and Acer, which aggressively expanded their reach in both commercial and consumer markets.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n @IDC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The <\/span>Indian tablet market\u2019s impressive 42.8% YoY growth in 2024 highlights the rising demand for tablets in both <\/span>consumer and enterprise sectors. <\/span>Samsung maintained its dominance, while <\/span>Acer made significant strides in the commercial segment. Apple continued to perform well, with iPads gaining traction in high-level business and government sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n With increasing demand, <\/span>competition in the tablet market is expected to intensify, with brands focusing on innovation, affordability, and strategic partnerships to capture a larger share.<\/span><\/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 Indian Tablet Market Grows 42.8% YoY in 2024; Samsung Leads, Acer Surges, Apple Holds Strong: IDC<\/a> appeared first on Before You Take<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0 The Indian tablet market witnessed a remarkable 42.8% year-on-year (YoY) growth in 2024, driven by a surge in both consumer and commercial segments. While consumer tablet shipments grew by 19.2% YoY, the commercial segment saw an even higher growth rate of 69.7%, Continue reading Indian Tablet Market Grows 42.8% YoY in 2024; Samsung Leads, Acer Surges, Apple Holds Strong: IDC<\/span>Key Highlights of the Indian Tablet Market (2024)<\/h2>\n
Samsung Leads the Indian Tablet Market<\/h3>\n
Acer Makes a Big Leap to Second Position<\/h3>\n
Apple Retains Third Position with iPad Growth<\/h3>\n
Lenovo and Xiaomi Share the Fourth Spot<\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h1>\n