Acer climbs to No. 2 position in India’s PC market in Q1 2026

The company secured a 21.3% share of overall PC shipments during the quarter while strengthening its leadership in education and government segments, according to the latest IDC India Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker.

Acer India has emerged as the second-largest PC vendor in the country by shipments during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest findings from IDC’s India Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The company captured a 21.3% share of the overall PC market, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey and reinforcing its position among the leading technology brands in India.

The strong performance was supported by robust demand across both consumer and institutional segments, with Acer recording notable gains in education, government and commercial deployments.

Strong performance across education and government segments

Acer maintained a dominant position in the education sector, securing the top rank in the Desktop, Notebook and Workstation category with a market share of 62.1%. The company also led the government segment in the same category, capturing a 37.1% share of shipments.

In desktop deployments, Acer continued to strengthen its presence among institutional customers. The company ranked first in education desktops with a 56.99% market share and also topped the government desktop segment with a 40.85% share.

The notebook category also contributed significantly to the company’s performance. Acer secured the No. 1 position in education notebooks with a 63.7% market share, reflecting increasing technology adoption and large-scale deployments across educational institutions. In the government notebook segment, the company ranked second with a market share of 33.63%.

Focus on innovation and market expansion

Commenting on the achievement, Harish Kohli, President & Managing Director, Acer India, said, “Securing the No. 2 position in the Indian PC market is a proud milestone for Acer India and reflects the trust our customers and partners continue to place in us. This achievement is the result of our relentless focus on innovation, customer experience, and expanding access to technology across the country. As India continues to accelerate its digital transformation journey, we remain committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions across consumer, gaming, commercial, and AI-powered PC categories. We thank our channel partners, customers, and teams for their continued support and confidence in the Acer brand.”

Over the past year, Acer has expanded its market presence through a combination of new product introductions, wider omnichannel reach and investments in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled computing solutions. The company has also continued to strengthen its channel ecosystem and broaden access to its portfolio across consumer, enterprise and public sector markets.

With momentum building across multiple categories, Acer is aiming to sustain its growth trajectory in the coming quarters. The latest IDC rankings underscore the company’s growing influence in India’s PC market as demand for computing devices continues to be driven by digital transformation initiatives, education technology adoption and enterprise modernisation projects.