Indian PC market signals positive growth 

When it comes to technology and business, Personal Computer (PCs) becomes the most important tool. The global PC market has shown growth for the first time in 6 years in the second quarter of 2018. India's PC shipments has thus touched a healthy 28.1 per cent growth in April-June 2018 with 2.25 million units, sailed by strong notebook demand from the enterprise as well as demand from the education and several projects from the Government sector.

Notebooks contributed to 61 per cent of the overall India personal computer (PC) market with 45.2 per cent year-on-year growth bolstered by demand across both the consumer and commercial segments. This was mainly driven by ultra-slim notebooks, which now account for 20 per cent of overall notebooks compared to 11 per cent a year ago, whereas the consumer PCs grew 33.7 per cent to 1.09 million units, on the back of promotions and new product offerings with updated specifications and aesthetic designs. 

Key Takeaways: Many PC vendors believe and are expecting the sale of PCs to fuel up after small businesses are demanding for GST-enabled systems. The numbers were driven by both new and replacement demand from enterprises and small and medium businesses across verticals like manufacturing, BFSI and pharmaceutical sector. IDC expects e-tail channel to contribute to PC penetration with its presence growing in lower tier cities.

Cool Vendors: HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, Apple, Asus and LG.