HP retains top slot in Indian PC market: IDC

Dell captured the second spot with a market share of 24.1 per cent. The vendor grew by 27.6 per cent quarter-on-quarter over second quarter of 2016.  HP grew by 18.9 per cent quarter on quarter over Q2 2016 owing to the partial execution of state-owned education project. With increasing LFR (Large Format Retailer) and online presence during festive and back to college season, the vendor recorded 20 per cent growth in overall consumer market in third quarter of 2016. 

“Our unwavering commitment towards delivering amazing products and solutions to consumers and businesses that empower them to succeed in this digital age has helped us sustain the market leadership,” Ketan Patel, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP India said. 

Lenovo took the third spot with 17.5 pc market share in the quarter and it grew by 27.3 pc quarter on quarter (Q-o-Q) over Q2 of 2016. The overall PC shipment for Q3 2016 stood at 2.51 mn units, a Q-o-Q growth of 17.3 pc over second quarter of 2016 and Y-o-Y decline of 22.5 pc over 3rd quarter of 2015.