WASHINGTON: The overall PC shipement for the first quarter of CY2016 stood at 1.99 million units, representing a decline of 20.8% quarter-on-quarter and a decline of 7.8% year-on-year, said the report from International Data Corporation (IDC). The drop in the PC market though resembles the global markets, IDC analyst said that India PC market will be looking to revive in due course of time.
“With seasonality factors, and various macro-economic indicators looking positive, the industry is up for a period of stability after a volatile 2015 & early 2016. This sense of optimism seems to be rubbing off on the Indian consumer which will increase the consumption in near future,” said Manish Yadav, senior market analyst, client devices, IDC India.
The overall consumer PC market recorded 0.92 million units, a quarter on quarter decline of 16% over Q4 2015. “While the quarter started with positive sentiment, the actual buying did not keep up. However, this is quite normal during the budget announcement period and vendors are now hoping for a seasonal turnaround in Q2 2016,” added Yadav.
The commercial PC segment recorded 1.08 million unit shipments in Q1 2016 i.e. a 24.5% quarter on quarter drop against Q4 2015. “While the policy direction laid by the Government indicates a positive momentum going forward, it will be crucial to firm up the implementation strategy as well” said Yadav.
In terms of vendor, HP reclaimed its top spot with market share of 25.1% in the India PC Market. They grew by 1.2%age point’s quarter on quarter over Q4 2015. HP also gained back its top position in overall consumer market with a market share of 25.6% in Q1 2016 owing to its strong channel presence and influential online contribution.
Dell captured the second spot with a market share of 23.6%. The vendor declined by 11.4% quarter on quarter. The vendor performed exceptionally well outside large education projects & recorded a growth of 10.9% quarter on quarter in overall commercial category by virtue of its strong distribution & partner led business, said IDC.
Lenovo took the third spot with 19.7% market share in the quarter. The Vendor declined quarter on quarter by 51.8% in commercial category, owing to lack of special projects in Q1 2016. However, the same category recorded growth of 9.5% year on year owing to strong Government spending & Enterprise buying.
