India's Smartphone Market Faces Decline as Rising Prices and Slumping iPhone Sales Impact Demand

10/27/2026

Apple faces a slowdown in iPhone sales in India, with festive demand falling sharply. Rising prices and supply constraints are causing customers to delay upgrades and opt for older models.

10/27/2026

Dussehra sales fell by up to 30% and Diwali demand, too, is expected to remain subdued, say retailers. Cautious consumer spending, higher prices and reduced promotional offers have hit demand

10/27/2026

Last week, Omdia reported that India's smartphone shipments dropped 26% in Q3 to their lowest level since 2016. Now Counterpoint Research has published its own numbers, and while they're a bit...

10/26/2026

India's smartphone market is facing a significant slowdown, with shipments of devices priced below Rs 20,000 dropping sharply as rising component costs.