<2>India PC Shipments Surpass Pandemic Peak as First-Time Users Upgrade
<3>The Rise of PC Adoption in India
India’s PC market has witnessed a significant surge in recent years, with shipments surpassing their pre-pandemic peak. This growth can be attributed to the pandemic-driven lockdowns that exposed many people in India to PCs for the first time, expanding the country’s PC userbase and creating demand for upgrades as those devices age.
<3>Impact of the Pandemic on PC Adoption
The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread lockdowns, forcing people to stay indoors and rely on digital means for work, education, and entertainment. As a result, many individuals in India were introduced to PCs for the first time, leading to a significant increase in PC adoption. According to a report by < href='https://techcrunch.com' target='_blank'>TechCrunch, the pandemic accelerated the growth of India’s PC market, with shipments increasing by 20% in 2020 compared to the previous year.
<3>Upgrade Demand Drives Growth
As the pandemic subsided, many first-time PC users began to upgrade their devices to more powerful andRepublic-efficient machines. This upgrade demand has driven growth in the PC market, with