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India\u2019s traditional PC market<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 including desktops, notebooks, and workstations<\/strong> \u2014 grew <\/span>3.0% year-over-year (YoY)<\/strong> in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), with shipments reaching <\/span>3.5 million units<\/strong>, according to the <\/span>IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker<\/strong><\/a>. This marks the <\/span>eighth consecutive quarter of growth<\/strong>, highlighting stable demand across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Notebooks<\/strong>: Still the most popular category, notebooks registered <\/span>3.0% YoY growth<\/strong>, supported by rising enterprise demand and affordable options for consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Desktops<\/strong>: Shipments inched up by <\/span>0.2% YoY<\/strong>, maintaining steady but modest growth.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Workstations<\/strong>: The standout performer, recording a massive <\/span>37.0% YoY surge<\/strong>, reflecting strong adoption across industries requiring high-performance systems.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Despite overall gains, <\/span>premium notebooks (priced above US$1,000)<\/strong> faced a slowdown, declining <\/span>6.9% YoY in Q2 2025<\/strong> and <\/span>0.5% YoY in H1 2025<\/strong>, as vendors shifted focus toward <\/span>budget-friendly models<\/strong> to capture a wider market.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n One of the most significant highlights was the surge in <\/span>AI-enabled notebooks<\/strong>, which grew <\/span>145.2% YoY in the first half of 2025<\/strong>. Interestingly, <\/span>basic AI notebooks<\/strong> accounted for <\/span>88.1%<\/strong> of total AI shipments, showing that entry-level AI adoption is leading the market.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This trend indicates that AI integration is no longer a premium-only feature but is gradually becoming a <\/span>mainstream offering across different price points.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The <\/span>commercial PC segment<\/strong> emerged as the key driver of growth, expanding <\/span>9.5% YoY in Q2 2025. Enterprise demand surged <\/span>21.2% YoY in the quarter and <\/span>26.4% YoY in H1 2025, powered by Windows refresh cycles and increased corporate IT spending.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n On the other hand, the <\/span>consumer segment posted a <\/span>3.9% YoY decline, mainly due to <\/span>inventory clearance and supply bottlenecks. Despite steady demand across online and offline channels, vendors faced challenges with aging stock and delayed shipments.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The <\/span>e-tail channel, however, remained strong, growing <\/span>1.6% YoY in Q2 2025 and <\/span>11.7% YoY in H1 2025, reflecting consumers\u2019 continued preference for online purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n IDC\u2019s report highlights the performance of the <\/span>top five PC vendors in India<\/strong> for Q2 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n @IDC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Maintained leadership with a <\/span>30.8% market share<\/strong>, driven by strong commercial shipments (35% from enterprise PCs). However, consumer shipments dipped <\/span>16.8% YoY<\/strong> due to channel inventory adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Secured <\/span>20.3% share<\/strong>, showing <\/span>9.8% YoY growth<\/strong> in consumer notebooks (led by gaming models and e-tail sales) and a <\/span>26.4% rise<\/strong> in commercial demand.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Held <\/span>14.8% share<\/strong>, with consumer growth driven by budget-friendly PCs. The commercial segment declined <\/span>11.8% YoY<\/strong> due to weaker government orders.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Captured <\/span>11.3% share<\/strong>, with its commercial business growing <\/span>9.8% YoY<\/strong>, while consumer shipments dipped to <\/span>2% because of billing delays.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Accounted for <\/span>7.7% share<\/strong>, posting <\/span>12.8% YoY growth<\/strong> in consumer notebooks, especially gaming models, and a <\/span>7.8% YoY rise in commercial PCs.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n @IDC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n According to <\/span>Navkendar Singh<\/strong><\/a>, Associate VP, Devices Research, IDC India, South Asia & ANZ<\/strong>, the momentum of <\/span>Windows refresh cycles will continue to drive enterprise demand.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n He also cautioned that <\/span>US tariffs<\/strong> could impact spending but emphasized that <\/span>government projects like ELCOT, festive sales, and rising demand for gaming and AI-powered PCs<\/strong> will further fuel growth in the second half of 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n IDC expects <\/span>robust consumer growth supported by <\/span>etail promotions and <\/span>festive season demand, alongside strong commercial procurement in the coming quarters.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Latest Technology News | Updates<\/a> | Latest Electric Vehicle News | Updates<\/a> | Electronics News<\/a> | Mobile News | Updates<\/a> | Software Updates<\/a><\/p>\n \n Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | WhatsApp Channel<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Telegram<\/a> | Threads<\/a> | LinkedIn<\/a> | YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Stay informed, Stay Connected!<\/p>\n The post IDC Report Confirms 9.4% Surge in India\u2019s PC Market Q2 2025, Driven by AI-Powered Laptops and Windows Upgrade Cycle<\/a> appeared first on Before You Take<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0 India\u2019s traditional PC market \u2014 including desktops, notebooks, and workstations \u2014 grew 3.0% year-over-year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), with shipments reaching 3.5 million units, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. 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