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
OnePlus, Xiaomi among firms trimming marketing and sales roles in India amid cost pressureSmartphone companies are reducing staff in marketing and sales. Rising costs and slower sales are pushing brands to cut expenses and focus ...
23 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Waiting for your dream phone to get cheaper? That moment may never comeSmartphone prices are no longer dropping predictably. The demand for AI chips is causing component costs to surge. This means phones are la...
20 May, 2026, 03.11 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
US Stock Market: AI-fueled memory supercycle boosts chip stocks while hardware companies struggleThe AI boom is causing a global memory chip shortage. This is creating winners among chip makers like Micron and Samsung, whose shares are ...
13 May, 2026, 10.25 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
HPBOSE 10th Result 2026: Himachal Board Class 10 scorecard out at hpbose.org, check steps to download from DigiLocker, UMANG appHPBOSE 10th Result 2026 hpbose.org Link: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has released Class 10 results today at 11 AM from i...
10 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
India is facing a data obesity epidemic—as storage in phones fails to keep up with people’s voracious appetite for visualsIndia’s growing use of smartphones, AI tools and social media is driving a surge in demand for digital storage, with experts warning of a “...
10 May, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supplyNintendo and Sony face higher costs due to rising memory chip prices. The AI boom is impacting chip supply, forcing price increases on cons...
08 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Samsung seeks to renegotiate supply terms with centreAmidst the backdrop of escalating component prices, Samsung has entered negotiations with the government, aiming to revisit the terms of th...
06 May, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Apple posts strong growth in India despite global smartphone slowdown: CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook expressed excitement about India's market. The company achieved strong double-digit growth in India for iPhones, iPadApp...
02 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Vaishnaw calls 3DGS semiconductor plant foundation in Odisha a 'historic day, says state emerging as IT hubOdisha is set to become a major center for advanced technology and electronics manufacturing. The foundation for a semiconductor plant has ...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Coming soon: Price hike round 3 in four months for durablesConsumers face another price hike on electronics like ACs, TVs, and smartphones by end April. This marks the third increase in four months....
18 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
India smartphone shipments fall to 6-year low in Q1 amid price hikes: Counterpoint ResearchIndia's smartphone shipments experienced a 3% year-on-year decline in Q1 2026, reaching a six-year low due to cost pressures and price hike...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.18 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
India’s OTT market expands to 1.45 billion monthly active users driven by data, smartphonesIndia's streaming market is booming. Mobile data and smartphones are driving growth. YouTube leads with the most users. JioHotstar follows ...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Electronics companies stockpile amid rising input costs and supply chain uncertaintyCompanies are building up stocks of memory chips and plastics. This is happening because input costs are rising and supplies are uncertain....
02 Apr, 2026, 07.52 PM IST