India Smartwatch Market’s 121% YoY Growth Restricts Global Decline to 1.5% in Q1 2023

The global smartwatch market continued to contract in Q1 2023 following an 8% YoY decline in Q4 2022. Fire-Boltt surpassed Samsung for the first time in the global smartwatch market, capturing the second spot. All regions except India witnessed a YoY decline in shipments in Q1 2023. Seoul, New Delhi, Hong Kong, Beijing, London, Buenos Aires, San Diego – May 25, 2023 Global smartwatch…

Video: The Nomophobia Factor: Understanding Low Battery Anxiety Among Indians ft. Arushi Chawla

Our Senior Research Analyst, Arushi Chawla, discusses the rising phenomenon of low battery anxiety, also known as Nomophobia, among smartphone users in India. In this panel discussion, Arushi, along with other experts, delves into the initial responses to the study, the lifestyles that were focused on during the research, and how the fear of not having a mobile phone with us affects our daily…

India Smartphone Market Share: By Quarter

India Smartphone Shipments Market Data (Q4 2021 – Q1 2023) Published date: May 9, 2023 A repository of quarterly data for the India smartphone market. This data is a part of a series of reports which track the mobile handset market: Smartphone and Feature Phone shipments every quarter for more than 140 brands covering more than 95% of the total device shipments in the industry. Source:…

India’s Promising Semiconductor Manufacturing Trajectory

India’s semiconductor market is expected to reach $64 billion by 2026 with the ‘telecom stack’ and industrial applications accounting for two-thirds of the total. India’s Central and State Governments are incentivizing more than 70% of the total cost in setting up a semiconductor manufacturing facility. The Central Government funds 50% of the project and has also earmarked outlays for…

Survey: 72% of Smartphone Users in India Experience Low-battery Anxiety

65% of smartphone users go through emotional discomfort due to battery drainage. 72% of the respondents start feeling anxious at a battery level of 20% or less*. For 40% of users, the smartphone is the first and the last thing they use when they start or end their day. 87% of people use their smartphones when they are getting charged. About half of the respondents charge their…

India Smartphone Market Records Highest Ever Q1 Decline of 19%, 5G Smartphones Contribution at 43%

Q1 2023 (January-March) was the third consecutive quarter to see a decline in India’s smartphone shipments. 5G smartphones’ contribution to total smartphone shipments reached a record of 43%. With a 20% share, Samsung led the Indian smartphone market for the second consecutive quarter. It was also the top 5G brand. vivo captured the second spot and became the leading brand in the…

Video: Bloomberg TV ft. Tarun Pathak: India Offers Significant Opportunity For Apple

Counterpoint Technology Market Research Research Director Tarun Pathak believes India provides a significant opportunity for Apple in terms of huge potential market outside of China and the US in coming years. He speaks with Haslinda Amin and Rishaad Salamat on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia". (Source: Bloomberg) Watch the full video here:  

Research Analyst (IoT & Digital Transformation) _ India Team

Research / Sr. Analyst (IoT & Digital Transformation) Location: India(Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata) Counterpoint is a fast-growing global analyst firm. Our analysts produce a significant body of research, insights and viewpoints well recognized by the industry. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic research analyst to assist our research efforts in the fast growing IoT and digital…

5G Rollout Accelerates in India

Compared to its 4G rollout, India 5G rollout has been much quicker and smoother. By March 2023, 116,204 5G BTSs had been deployed throughout the country. India’s 5G smartphone shipments are expected to exceed that of 4G smartphones this year. Vi and BSNL are expected to join Jio and Airtel in rolling out 5G by 2024. India’s digital transformation journey has been spectacular. While…

Apple Contribution to ‘Made in India’ Smartphone Shipments Reached 25% in Value Terms in 2022

However, overall ‘Made in India’ smartphone shipments (units) declined 19% YoY in Q4 2022 and 3% YoY in 2022 due to softening of local demand. The contribution of exports in ‘Made in India’ smartphone shipments reached the highest ever in 2022 both in volume (20%) and value terms (30%). OPPO led the ‘Made in India’ smartphone shipments in 2022 with a 22% share, followed by Samsung.…

India Neckband Shipments Declined 9% YoY in 2022

boAt led the market with a 27% share, while OnePlus and realme took the second and third spots respectively. Indian brands took a 62% share in 2022, grabbing seven spots in the top-10 list. The entry-level price band (<INR 1,000 or around <$13) is becoming a sweet spot, taking almost one-third share in 2022. OnePlus took the top spot in Q4 2022 for the very first time with a 20.2%…

India Smart Home Security Camera Shipments Grew 76% YoY in 2022; CP Plus on Top

The market’s shipments grew 49% YoY in Q4 2022 (October-December). Shipments in the INR 2,500-INR 3,000 price band remained the highest in 2022, capturing 47% share. CP Plus captured the top spot in 2022 with a 27% share as its shipments quadrupled YoY. Xiaomi grew by 15% YoY to end 2022 in second position with a 19% share. EZVIZ took the third spot with a 17% share and grew by 13%…

India TWS Market Shipments up 85% YoY in 2022; Top 5 Spots Taken by Indian Players for First Time

Leading player boAt posted 89% YoY growth, contributing two-fifths of the total shipments. For the first time, the top five spots in the India TWS market were captured by local brands. Indian brands reached their highest ever share of 80%. Domestic manufacturing captured a 30% shipment share in 2022, compared to just 2% in 2021. The average selling price dropped by 20% YoY in 2022.……

Back-office Sales Operations, India Team

Back-office Sales Operations - Assisting and coordinating with the India sales team Counterpoint is a fast-growing global analyst firm. Our analysts produce a significant body of research that needs to be optimally presented. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic research associate to assist our research efforts. Job Description: The Sales Support Associate is responsible for…