Smartphone Sales

Entry-level phones, a people's favourite, are leading a downturn across mobiles. That, in turn, is hitting retailers just when sales should be lighting up

India's refurbished smartphone market is growing as new devices get costlier, with Counterpoint Research reporting a 13 per cent rise in volumes in the first half of this year

3 million cumulative shipments by CY 2026 as Samsung braces for Apple's entry

Higher prices and cautious spending shift smartphone buyers to value options

The new forecast, a dramatic revision down from earlier estimates, gives the latest accounting of the ongoing memory crunch that's affecting every corner of the electronics industry

For the first time, demand for Chinese smartphones dropped in India as buyers shift to premium models; rising component costs are also pushing prices higher

Amazon's Great Republic Day sale brings discounts on smartphones from brands such as Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus, along with bank offers and no-interest EMI options

Phones make up 38% of India's outbound shipments since 2021 on PLI push

Xiaomi is doubling down on TVs, tablets and wearables in India while pushing premium smartphones, aiming to lift non-phone revenues to the high-20% range

At the October 2025 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank was still studying the mechanism and checking its advantages and disadvantages

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro drops to ₹70K; Samsung S24 Ultra drains ₹58K off its tag

Nothing said it is rewarding loyalty of its early adopters with Rs 45,000 discount on Phone 3 for Phone (1) and Phone (2) users looking to upgrade and willing to exchange their older generation models

India's smartphone exports surge 55% in five months, led by Apple makers Tata and Foxconn, as PLI scheme drives scale and component ecosystem growth

Lava Blaze Dragon 5G is among the most affordable 5G smartphone in the country at Rs 9,999. It is available for purchase at Rs 8,999 with introductory bank offers on Amazon India

Amazon's Great Freedom Festival starts July 31 with early access for Prime users. Get discounts on smartphones from Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, and more with bank offers and EMI plans

iQOO Z10R launching in India on July 24 with MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chip, 50MP Sony sensor, 4K video support, and a 6.77-inch AMOLED display

Starting at Rs 34,999, the Realme GT 7 series features a 7,000mAh battery, AI-powered creative tools, and a suite of gaming enhancements

The stock was the biggest gainer in the BSE 200 index on Tuesday and ended the day with a 5.35 per cent rise

Starting at Rs 17,499, the iQOO Z10x is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip and offers several AI-based tools including AI-Erase, AI Translation, and AI Documents.

Experts also point out that many feature phone users looking to buy their first smartphone prefer a more feature-loaded 4G phone rather than a basic new smartphone at the same price