Laptop Prices Soar: AI Demand Pushes Costs Up to 45,000 Rupees, PCs Also Affected
Laptop Prices Soar: AI Demand Pushes Costs Up to 45,000 Rupees, PCs Also Affected
- •PC prices, including laptops and desktops, could increase by up to 35% by 2026 due to rising costs of essential components like RAM, processors, and GPUs.
- •Laptops previously priced at ₹30,000-₹35,000 are now reaching around ₹45,000, making upgrades difficult for students and first-time buyers.
- •Key drivers for the price hike include a significant surge in DDR RAM prices, a shortage of entry-level Intel processors, and increasing demand for memory for AI infrastructure.
- •Experts predict component prices will remain high for 6-7 quarters, with no relief expected before the second half of 2027.
- •Companies are offering new configurations and financing options to mitigate the impact, but a 7-8% decline in total PC and laptop shipments is projected by 2026.
