The PC sales in the country crossed 6.3 million units in 2006-2007, a growth of 26% over the previous year. The notebook / laptop segment grew by 97% with over 8.5 lakh units sold and the desktop segment grew by 19% with over 54.9 lakh units sold in 2006 -2007. Businesses accounted for 74% of the total PC sales, registering a growth of 18% YoY. E-governance activities accounted for a 126% increase in government consumption.
Of all the PC’s sold, multinational brands accounted for 39% of the total desktop market while Indian brands accounted for 23% of the pie.
North region accounted for 31% of all desktop sales, growing at a rate of 59%.
West region accounted for 27% of all desktop sales, growing at a rate of 5%.
East region accounted for 18% of all desktop sales, growing at a rate of 53%.
South region accounted for 24% of all desktop sales, declining at a rate of 12%.
via HinduÂ
