India's PC Market Sees 8.1% YoY Growth In First Quarter Of 2025

India's PC market has been experiencing a continuous growth, recording an 8.1% increase year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, with shipments reaching 3.3 million units.

This growth, documented by the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, highlights the sustained demand in the traditional PC market, which includes desktops, notebooks, and workstations. This period marks the seventh consecutive quarter of growth, underlining a robust and expanding market.

Notebook and Workstation Sales Drive Growth

Notebooks led the charge with a 13.8% growth from the previous year, and workstations weren't far behind, boasting a significant 30.4% increase. However, the desktop category saw a slight decline, dropping by 2.4%. Despite this, the premium notebook segment (units priced above US$1,000) saw an 8% rise in shipments.

Additionally, AI notebooks, although starting from a lower base, demonstrated an impressive 185.1% year-over-year growth, indicating a burgeoning interest in advanced computing technologies.

The surge in PC market growth was not uniform across all segments. The consumer segment experienced an 8.9% increase, spurred by Republic Day sales and a strong push in shipments during March across various channels.

The e-tail channel, in particular, saw a significant 21.9% growth. On the other hand, the commercial segment, which includes businesses and enterprises, grew by 7.5%, with a notable demand for commercial notebooks. However, commercial desktops faced a decline of 2.5%, attributed mainly to a 27.4% drop in government sector orders.

Top Vendors in Q1 2025

HP Inc. emerged as the market leader, securing a 29.1% share in the first quarter of 2025. Its dominance spanned both consumer and commercial segments, with a particularly strong performance in the commercial sphere, where it captured a 32.7% share thanks to a 60.6% surge in enterprise demand. Despite this, HP experienced a slight 1.4% decrease year-over-year in the consumer segment, as it focused on adjusting its inventory levels.

Following HP, Lenovo claimed the second spot with an 18.9% share, showing robust growth across consumer and commercial sectors by 36.4% and 33.8%, respectively. This growth was driven by strong demand from enterprises and SMBs, along with a concerted effort to enhance its presence in both retail and e-tail channels.

Dell Technologies ranked third, holding a 15.6% share. Despite maintaining its second-place position in the commercial segment thanks to strong enterprise performance, Dell faced challenges in the consumer segment due to efforts to correct channel inventory, leading to reduced shipments and a fall to the sixth position behind Apple.

Acer Group took the fourth position with a 15.4% market share, witnessing a 7.6% year-over-year growth. Acer's significant growth in the consumer segment, attributed to a 95.5% increase, was buoyed by strategic e-tailer partnerships and an expanding offline presence. However, the commercial segment saw a decline due to reduced government and education sector orders.

Asus rounded out the top five with a 6% share, experiencing an 8.6% growth. Starting the quarter with relatively low inventory levels helped Asus ship a larger volume of PCs, and the company is gradually shifting its focus towards the commercial segment, where it saw a 41.1% increase in growth, albeit from a smaller base.

In summary, the Indian PC market's sustained growth trajectory is underscored by the increasing demand for notebooks and advanced technologies like AI notebooks, alongside a robust consumer and commercial segment performance. Despite challenges in certain categories, the overall market outlook remains positive, driven by continued investments from leading companies and evolving consumer preferences.

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