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Laptop Prices Soar: Up to 35% Hike Expected, Impacting Buyers

Laptop Prices Soar: Up to 35% Hike Expected, Impacting Buyers

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CNBC Awaaz•11-03-2026, 13:05

Laptop Prices Soar: Up to 35% Hike Expected, Impacting Buyers

•Laptop and PC prices could increase by up to 35% this year due to rising costs of essential computer parts.
•Key drivers include sharp increases in DDR RAM prices and a shortage of entry-level Intel processors.
•A 30,000-35,000 rupee laptop could now cost around 45,000 rupees, affecting students and first-time buyers.
•Market research firms IDC and Counterpoint Research predict a 7-8% decline in PC shipments in 2026 due to price hikes.
•The price impact may last 6-7 quarters, with normalization expected by the second half of 2027.

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