Rising prices may hit 54 pc of festive smartphone demand, denting annual sales by up to 30 pcIndian consumers may delay buying new smartphones or opt for used devices if prices continue rising. This trend could significantly impact ...
29 May, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
China's Xiaomi Q1 profit sinks 43% on higher memory chip costsXiaomi's first-quarter net profit saw a significant 43% drop. High memory chip costs pressured its smartphone sales. The company is investi...
26 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
It's the same old phone with a new name & fatter price tagSmartphone companies are renaming old budget phones and increasing prices. This is due to rising component costs and currency fluctuations....
20 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
13 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Old stock turns gold for retailers as smartphone prices rise amid memory cost inflationAs memory prices experience inflation, the landscape of India's smartphone market is shifting. Retailers momentarily benefit from increased...
12 May, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Qualcomm expands mid-range push with Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and 4 Gen 5Qualcomm has launched new Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and 4 Gen 5 mobile platforms for India. These chips will bring better connectivity, gaming, an...
07 May, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecastQualcomm shares saw a significant jump. CEO Cristiano Amon expressed confidence in a smartphone market rebound post the fiscal third quarte...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Not seeking to suppress legitimate product reviews, consumer feedback: Motorola on defamation caseMotorola India has apologized to content creators inadvertently affected by its legal action against malicious reviews. The company initiat...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Motorola seeks removal of YouTube, Instagram, X content in defamation caseMotorola Mobility has filed a defamation suit in India against social media platforms and tech creators. The company seeks to remove conten...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Trip down memory lane: Module price rise could moderate in H2The new projections counter previous estimates about memory prices continuing to peak every quarter for consumer electronics brands. They f...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Brands focus on leaner product lines amid surging input costsCompanies are reducing product choices to manage rising costs. This strategy focuses on popular, profitable items. Smartphone and TV makers...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
The best-selling smartphone on the planet right now is...? Check if you own this alreadyApple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q4 2025, with the iPhone 17 series sweeping the top three spots...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Smartphone sales fall 9% on rising memory pricesThe research firm said rising memory costs have led Android handset brands to raise prices on existing models, while new products are also ...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Chinese mobile firms talk to Indian makers with PLI nodA senior industry official said Chinese handset brands such as Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and Transsion were in talks with the likes of Bhagwati (M...
09 Jan, 2023, 08.45 AM IST
How China’s handset maker Xiaomi came first in IndiaFrom just 3% market share in 2015, Xiaomi has increased its market share in the Indian market to 23.5% in Q3 this year.
26 Nov, 2017, 06.31 PM IST
Huawei aims to break into top 5 smartphone players by year-end“This year is important for us. Last year was to build the localized ability such as channel hardware and software. This ability will now s...
25 Jan, 2017, 12.12 AM IST
Exclusive brands for online marketplace gains popularityAfter Micromax Informatics, the second-largest handset maker in India, launched new online brand YU, the similar approach had been taken by...
15 Jan, 2015, 07.47 PM IST