Indian PC Market Expected to Expand in 2025

The Indian PC market, including desktops, notebooks, and tablets, grew 12% year-on-year, with shipments reaching 6.3 million units. This was largely driven by a 49% surge in tablet shipments, totalling 1.9 million units, while notebook shipments rose 3% to 3.5 million units. Desktop shipments, however, declined by 12% to 780,000 units.

In 2025, growth will likely shift towards SMBs and enterprises as Windows 10 users are going to upgrade to Windows 11 ahead of Windows 10's end-of-life on October 14, 2025, when it will stop receiving updates, prompting refresh cycles and demand for AI-enabled PCs. This will modern PCs to ensure security and access to new features.

India’s PC market is projected to reach $14.15 billion by 2025, with laptops contributing $6.72 billion. Driven by education, SMBs, and enterprises, the PC and tablet market will grow 6% in 2025, while laptops are set for a 7.43% annual growth from 2025 to 2029.

The Indian government’s push for local manufacturing is driving growth, with laptop imports expected to reduce by 5% annually by late 2025. Local production for major brands will commence alongside a policy mandating 50% local sourcing for government tenders, boosting domestic manufacturing under the "Make in India" initiative.
These initiatives are transforming India’s PC and tablet market by reducing import dependency and boosting local production, enhancing technological self-reliance. The tablet market saw record growth, driven by Samsung, Lenovo, and Acer fulfilling the Uttar Pradesh education tender, along with a 7% rise in consumer sales from festive promotions and steady stock levels.

Government policies mandating 50% local sourcing in tenders support the "Make in India" initiative, aiming to reduce import dependency and boost domestic manufacturing. While posing short-term supply chain challenges, these measures ensure long-term growth for India’s PC and tablet market.

Tech pundits note that while tablets, driven by government schemes, are boosting computer literacy in India due to affordability and accessibility, they lack the multitasking, processing power, and software compatibility of laptops. For advanced literacy and skill development, policies should integrate laptops to provide a more comprehensive digital education experience.