GENERAL28 Sept 2026
India's 4G smartphone shipments set to grow 3% in 2026 despite market slump
India's 4G smartphone shipments are set to grow three per cent in 2026, says Counterpoint Research. That is a comeback after a 48 per cent drop in 2025. Pricier components have made 5G phones costlier, so budget buyers below Rs 20,000 are picking 4G for value. Twelve brands now sell 4G in that band, giving sellers a wider range.
Key Statutory Highlights
- India's 4G smartphone shipments are expected to grow three per cent year on year in 2026, even as the overall market declines.
- 4G's share of the Indian smartphone market is seen rising from 11 per cent in 2025 to 13 per cent in 2026, and an estimated 15 per cent in 2027.
- The number of companies offering 4G models in the Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 budget band has risen from two in 2025 to 12 in 2026.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you sell or service phones, review your stock and pricing for 4G models in the Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 range before your next purchase, since demand there is rising. Treat this as a planning input only, not a guarantee of sales.
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