Computer sales decreased by 2.2 percent in India in second quarter of 2016: IDC

A total of 21.4 lakh personal computers were sold in the second quarter of the financial year 2016-17, which is 7.2 per cent higher on a quarter basis, while 2.2 per cent is less than the second quarter of FY 2015-16. At the same time, HP computers sold the most.

Market Research Company International Data Corporation (IDC) gave this information on Wednesday. It was reported that HP’s participation in the Indian PC market was 28.4 percent.

In this regard, Ketan Patel, Director (Personal Systems) of HP Inc. India, said, “It is because of the emphasis on digital change that we have succeeded in maintaining our leadership in the market and providing access to consumers’ technology and doing business through innovative products and solutions. This is the will of our commitment to India.”

At the same time, 10.5 lakh private computers were sold in the second quarter of FY 2016-17, which is 14.5 percent more on a annual basis.

Manish Yadav, senior market analyst (client device) of IDC India, said, “India had a overall record of 10.9 lakh computers, which is 1.1 percent more on a quarterly basis.”

Dale stood second in the PC market with a market share of 22.2 per cent, while Lanvo finished third and its market share was 16.1 per cent.