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Indian Smartphone Buyers Prioritise Durability, Long-Term Reliability Over Specifications, Study Finds
Smartphone buyers may no longer be prioritising flashy specifications or aggressive launch pricing while purchasing their next device. According to a new study, three factors have emerged: durability, reliability, and affordability, which are increasingly influencing purchasing decisions and long-term brand loyalty. The study suggests that Indian c...
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Indian Smartphone Market Fell 7 Percent YoY in Q1 2025, Vivo Led the Way: CMR
Indian smartphone market had a tough start to the year, shows a report by Cyber Media Research. The domestic smartphone market dipped seven percent year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2025. Chinese smartphone brand Vivo led the smartphone market with 20 percent market share, while Samsung secured the second spot. Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme mana...
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Hyderabad College Students Allege Filming In Hostel Washrooms, Cops Probe
After massive protests by female students of a private engineering college over alleged video recording in hostel bathrooms, police on Thursday registered a case and began investigations.
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Xiaomi Leads Indian Smartphone Market With 20 Percent Share in Q2 2022, CMR Report Says
Xiaomi led the Indian smartphone market during the April-June 2022 quarter, according to a Cyber Media Research (CMR) report. The Chinese firm managed to top the Indian market, despite a 22 percent decline in its sales volume. Samsung topped the 5G smartphone segment, while Apple dominated the super-premium segment, according to the report.
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iPhone Shipments in India Grew Over 55 Percent in January-February: CMR
Riding on strong demand for iPhone 11 and other models, Apple logged a massive over 55 percent growth in iPhone shipments for the India market in January and February this year compared to the same period in 2019, a new report said on Friday.
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Indians Spend 75 Days a Year on Their Smartphones, Survey Claims
An average Indian is spending one-third of his or her waking hours on phone - nearly 1,800 hours a year -- and three out of four respondent said if smartphone usage continues at this rate, it is likely to impact their mental or physical health, a survey claimed on Friday.
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Tablet Market in India Grows in Q3, Lenovo Leads: CMR
India's tablet PC market witnessed 7.8 percent growth in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same year-ago period, CMR reported.
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Realme, Samsung Have Lowest Return Rates Among Brands: CMR
The "CMR MICI" survey included 4,000 smartphone owners across top eight Indian cities.
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Jio the Top 4G Mobile Device Maker in India in 2018, Finds CMR
CMR says shipments of 4G devices surpassed 200 million units in India in 2018, growing by 50 percent from 2017.
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89 Percent Smartphone Buyers Look for a Good Camera, CMR Survey Finds
CMR's Mobile Industry Consumer Insight (MICI) survey found buyers prefer experimentation over "brand pull" when its comes to smartphones as they become increasingly brand-agnostic.
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Telangana Mall Sees Stampede-Like Situation Over Sarees For Rs 10
A stampede-like situation arose at a shopping mall in Siddipet of Hyderabad city after women thronged in large numbers to buy sarees priced at Rs 10 each.
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Over 150 Mobile Manufacturing Units Set Up in India in Past 4 Years: CMR
India witnessed the setting up of over 150 mobile handset manufacturing units in the past four years, according to a new report from CyberMedia Research (CMR).
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Lenovo Dominated India's Tablet Market in Q3 2018: CMR
According to CMR's "Tablet PC Market Report Review", Lenovo had a 22 percent share while domestic tablet maker iBall was at the second spot with 16 percent.
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Realme Top Emerging Brand in India in the Festive Season: CMR
Realme's smartphone shipments grew by over 600 percent in the September-October period in comparison to the July-August period, says CMR.
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Nearly All Mobile Handsets Sold in the Country Are 'Made in India': CMR
CMR's India Mobile Handset Market Review Report, India's mobile handset market recorded 9 percent sequential growth during the quarter and smartphones grew sequentially by 29 percent.
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Indian Smartphone Buyers Prioritise Durability, Long-Term Reliability Over Specifications, Study Finds
Smartphone buyers may no longer be prioritising flashy specifications or aggressive launch pricing while purchasing their next device. According to a new study, three factors have emerged: durability, reliability, and affordability, which are increasingly influencing purchasing decisions and long-term brand loyalty. The study suggests that Indian c...
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Indian Smartphone Market Fell 7 Percent YoY in Q1 2025, Vivo Led the Way: CMR
Indian smartphone market had a tough start to the year, shows a report by Cyber Media Research. The domestic smartphone market dipped seven percent year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2025. Chinese smartphone brand Vivo led the smartphone market with 20 percent market share, while Samsung secured the second spot. Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme mana...
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Hyderabad College Students Allege Filming In Hostel Washrooms, Cops Probe
After massive protests by female students of a private engineering college over alleged video recording in hostel bathrooms, police on Thursday registered a case and began investigations.
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Xiaomi Leads Indian Smartphone Market With 20 Percent Share in Q2 2022, CMR Report Says
Xiaomi led the Indian smartphone market during the April-June 2022 quarter, according to a Cyber Media Research (CMR) report. The Chinese firm managed to top the Indian market, despite a 22 percent decline in its sales volume. Samsung topped the 5G smartphone segment, while Apple dominated the super-premium segment, according to the report.
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iPhone Shipments in India Grew Over 55 Percent in January-February: CMR
Riding on strong demand for iPhone 11 and other models, Apple logged a massive over 55 percent growth in iPhone shipments for the India market in January and February this year compared to the same period in 2019, a new report said on Friday.
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Indians Spend 75 Days a Year on Their Smartphones, Survey Claims
An average Indian is spending one-third of his or her waking hours on phone - nearly 1,800 hours a year -- and three out of four respondent said if smartphone usage continues at this rate, it is likely to impact their mental or physical health, a survey claimed on Friday.
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Tablet Market in India Grows in Q3, Lenovo Leads: CMR
India's tablet PC market witnessed 7.8 percent growth in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same year-ago period, CMR reported.
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Realme, Samsung Have Lowest Return Rates Among Brands: CMR
The "CMR MICI" survey included 4,000 smartphone owners across top eight Indian cities.
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Jio the Top 4G Mobile Device Maker in India in 2018, Finds CMR
CMR says shipments of 4G devices surpassed 200 million units in India in 2018, growing by 50 percent from 2017.
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89 Percent Smartphone Buyers Look for a Good Camera, CMR Survey Finds
CMR's Mobile Industry Consumer Insight (MICI) survey found buyers prefer experimentation over "brand pull" when its comes to smartphones as they become increasingly brand-agnostic.
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Telangana Mall Sees Stampede-Like Situation Over Sarees For Rs 10
A stampede-like situation arose at a shopping mall in Siddipet of Hyderabad city after women thronged in large numbers to buy sarees priced at Rs 10 each.
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Over 150 Mobile Manufacturing Units Set Up in India in Past 4 Years: CMR
India witnessed the setting up of over 150 mobile handset manufacturing units in the past four years, according to a new report from CyberMedia Research (CMR).
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Lenovo Dominated India's Tablet Market in Q3 2018: CMR
According to CMR's "Tablet PC Market Report Review", Lenovo had a 22 percent share while domestic tablet maker iBall was at the second spot with 16 percent.
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Realme Top Emerging Brand in India in the Festive Season: CMR
Realme's smartphone shipments grew by over 600 percent in the September-October period in comparison to the July-August period, says CMR.
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Nearly All Mobile Handsets Sold in the Country Are 'Made in India': CMR
CMR's India Mobile Handset Market Review Report, India's mobile handset market recorded 9 percent sequential growth during the quarter and smartphones grew sequentially by 29 percent.
