India's smartphone shipments experienced a 3% year-on-year decline in Q1 2026, reaching a six-year low due to cost pressures and price hikes. Analysts predict further declines, with Vivo leading the market share. Google emerged as the fastest-growing premium brand, boosted by AI features.
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India smartphone shipments fall to 6-year low in Q1 amid price hikes: Counterpoint Research . India's smartphone shipments experienced a 3% year-on-year decline in Q1 2026, reaching a six-year low due to cost pressures and price hikes
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