IDC Report: India PC Market Improves in Q2 2015

The overall consumer PC market recorded 1.15 million units, a quarter on quarter drop of 1.3% over Q1 2015. The overall India PC shipment for Q2 2015 stood at 2.19 million units i.e. a quarter on quarter growth of 1.4% over Q1 2015 and year on year drop of 14.1% over Q2 2014.

IDC India Forecast:

India PC market is looking to recuperate in due course of time. Festive buying is expected to drive a positive growth in consumer spending and last leg of ELCOT fulfilments are expected to lead to an overall growth in the PC market in the succeeding two quarters,” adds Kumar.

Top 3 PC Vendor Highlights:

HP:

HP retained  its top spot with market of 26.4% in the India PC market. They grew by 2.6% quarter on quarter over Q1 2015.Thriving high on commercial business, the vendor has recorded the highest growth rate of 17.7% quarter on quarter owing to strong enterprise engagements and spending from SMBs, which  fuelled up their growth in Q2 2015.

Said Ketan Patel, Director, Personal Systems, PPS, HP India regarding the announcement,” Increased access to technology for millennials, SMBs and enterprises, is helping to drive a digital and economic transformation across the country. As market leader, HP has been dedicated to supporting this transformation in 2015 by relentlessly focusing on providing
differentiated experiences for our customers and introducing a range of stylish, innovative products in new form factors.”

Dell:

Dell captured the second spot with a market share of 21.6%. Dell has now recorded an overall negative growth for two quarters in a row. However, the vendor is expected to bounce back by virtue of its strong channel presence and improved partner engagements in SMB and enterprise business.

Lenovo:

Lenovo took the third spot with 18.1% market share in the quarter. Improved focus on mid-market accounts, maintaining a balanced inventory health and expanding coverage will help them boost their overall growth in the coming quarters.