India's smartphone shipments plunged 20% year-on-year in Q3 2026, reaching their lowest level in a decade, Counterpoint Research reported. Shipments below ₹20,000 fell 47% as rising memory prices weakened affordability. Researchers forecast a 13% market contraction in 2026, with higher prices and extended replacement cycles threatening recovery in 2027.
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