India's Smartphone Shipments Drop 26% Year-on-Year in Q3 Despite Festive Season

Smartphone shipments in India declined 26 per cent compared with a year earlier, falling to 35.8 million units in the July-September quarter of 2026. The drop comes even as the festive season gets underway, a period that typically boosts device sales. The article examines why demand is slowing during a time usually associated with strong consumer spending. The decline marks a notable contraction in one of the country's most closely watched consumer electronics segments. The source article provides further analysis of the factors behind the slowdown.
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