India’s PC and tablet market up 13% in 2024 and set to expand in 2025

The latest Canalys, now part of Omdia, research revealed that India’s PC and tablet market maintained strong growth in Q4 2024, up 6.4% year on year with total shipments reaching 4.6 million units. This was driven by an 11% surge in notebook shipments, which hit 2.6 million units, and a 4.3% rise in tablets, which reached 1.1 million units, while desktop shipments declined 3.6% to 852,000 units. For the full year, the market grew 13%, surpassing 20 million units, led by a 41% surge in tablets, 5% growth in notebooks and a 1% rise in desktops. Looking ahead, India’s PC and tablet market is set to grow 8% in 2025, with spillover demand from the refresh cycle driving another 5% growth in 2026.

India’s PC (excluding tablets) market grew across all segments in Q4 2024, with enterprise procurement leading to a 25% year-on-year jump. This surge was primarily driven by global firms upgrading their systems as part of the refresh cycle and increased demand due to Windows 10 end of support (EoS). Government tenders, particularly for notebooks, also saw a notable rise, while the education sector recorded 34% growth, largely driven by public education institutions. The consumer segment remained relatively flat, growing by just 1%, as online channels focused on maintaining healthy inventory levels for year-end sales.

The Indian PC market is projected to grow by 9% in 2025. “Enterprise demand will be the primary growth driver as the refresh cycle gains traction as we near the Windows 10 EoS deadline,” said Ashweej Aithal, Analyst at Canalys. “This shift is also expected to benefit Apple in the commercial space, owing to Mac security features, AI capabilities and competitive pricing compared with AI-capable Windows devices.” Meanwhile, the SMB segment is set for strong demand, though rising device costs could pose challenges. The consumer market is forecast to grow by 7%, driven by the increasing popularity of gaming PCs. “AI-capable PCs are expected to gain traction across all segments despite being in the early stages of adoption, as the industry focuses on future-proofing devices to meet evolving market needs.” 

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Ashweej Aithal: ashweej_aithal@canalys.com
Ishan Dutt: ishan_dutt@canalys.com

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