Shipment

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  Nothing Becomes India's Fastest-Growing Brand Amid Smartphone Market Slowdown in Q2 2026: Counterpoint

  Smartphone shipments in India declined 10 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to a report by a market research firm. It reportedly marks the steepest drop for a June quarter in six years and has been attributed to a sharp rise in smartphone prices driven by record-high memory costs. London-based Nothing emerged ...

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  Ladakh Sends First Fresh Apricot Export To UAE, Targets 1,000 Tonnes This Season

  Grown in Ladakh's high-altitude climatic conditions, the fruits are known for their exceptional sweetness, rich flavour and nutritional value.

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  Samsung Retains Top Spot as Global Phone Shipments Declined in Q2 2026, iPhone Shipments Grew 4 Percent: Omdia

  The global smartphone shipments fell by 4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest research report by Omdia. The report highlights that the ongoing memory and storage components shortage disrupted supply chains and drove their prices. Despite the RAM shortage, Samsung and Apple registered market share growth of 2 percent and 4...

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  Global PC Shipments Fell 4.9 Percent in Q2 2026 Amid RAM Shortage, Apple Gains Ground: Report

  Global PC shipments declined 4.9 percent YoY in Q2 this year to 68.2 million units, according to the latest IDC report. This is the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth, and the memory chip shortage is the key reason behind the fall. Additionally, storage and geopolitical issues also continued to weigh on the market. Lenovo came ...

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  Centre Lifts Curbs On Natural Gas Supplies As Middle East Tensions Ease

  India in March invoked emergency measures to divert gas supplies from non-priority sectors to key users.

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  Apple Doubles MacBook Neo Output as Budget Laptop Gains Popularity, Analyst Says

  Apple has reportedly doubled its 2026 MacBook Neo shipment target from five million to 10 million units following stronger-than-expected demand, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The affordable laptop starts at $599 (roughly Rs. 57,300) in the US and Rs. 69,900 in India. Kuo said buyers are choosing the MacBook Neo for its price, des...

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  US Sanctions 12 Iran-Linked Individuals, Entities Over China Oil Sales

  As part of its war on Iran, the United States has tightened sanctions against Tehran's government and the IRGC in an attempt to economically stifle them.

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  India Extends Export Relief As Hormuz Crisis Hits Shipments, See Changes

  With Iran war showing no signs of de-escalation, India has extended relief measures for exporters.

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  iPhone Shipments in India Rise to 14 Million Units in 2025 as Apple Sees Record Year: Report

  Apple is said to have recorded its strongest year yet in India. According to a report, market data reveals that the Cupertino-based tech giant’s shipments in the country grew significantly in 2025, helping it expand market share in what is now the world’s second-largest smartphone market by volume. Despite Apple’s strong performance, the over...

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  Apple Led Market as Global Smartphone Shipments Rose 2.3 Percent YoY in Q4 2025 Despite Growing Memory Shortage: IDC

  According to IDC's latest report, the global smartphone shipments increased 2.3 percent YoY to 336.3 million units in the fourth quarter of last year. Apple led the chart with 81.3 million units shipped. The iPhone maker grabbed 24.2 percent global market share. Samsung came in the second spot. Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo came in the top third, fourth an...

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  Apple Took the Top Spot as Global Smartphone Shipments Rose 2 Percent YoY in 2025: Counterpoint

  Apple captured the top spot in the global smartphone shipments in 2025, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. The global trends also witnessed a year-on-year (YoY) growth of two percent in the preceding year, making it the second year in a row that brands expanded their sell-in numbers. The report highlighted that Samsung came in the seco...

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  Global Smartphone Shipments to Slightly Shrink in 2026 Due to RAM Shortage, Higher Component Costs: Report

  The Random Access Memory (RAM) prices have reportedly been increasing since the beginning of 2025, as manufacturers have started redirecting the supply towards the AI industry. This is causing a supply shortage of memory components for the smartphone industry, increasing input costs for various OEMs. The market research firm Counterpoint Research h...

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  Apple's Foldable iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold to Accelerate Foldable Smartphone Growth in 2026: IDC

  Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are set to grow 10 percent year-on-year to 20.6 million units in 2025, according to IDC, and are expected to outperform the overall smartphone market through the forecast period. By 2029, foldables are projected to account for over 10 percent of global smartphone market value. Growth is expected to surge in 2...

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  Samsung Leads Market, Xiaomi Climbs to Third Position as India Tablet Shipments Decline 19.7 Percent in Q3 2025: IDC

  India’s tablet market shipped 1.33 million units in Q3 2025, down 19.7 percent year-over-year, according to IDC. The consumer segment rose 13.5 percent due to festive demand, but commercial shipments dropped 53.5 percent amid reduced education and SMB spending. Samsung led with a 37.5 percent share, followed by Lenovo and Xiaomi. IDC says tablet...

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  Strong iPhone 17 Sales to Help Apple Surpass Samsung as Global Leader in Smartphone Shipments: Report

  Apple is poised to top the list of best-selling smartphones in the global markets in 2025, according to a report by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based tech giant is estimated to have a 19.4 percent market share, overtaking Samsung as the global leader in terms of smartphone shipments. The China-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)...