The Indian PC market fell by 7.8% in 2013
- The Indian PC market fell by 7.8% in 2013 to 2.56 million units, after an increase of 9.9% in 2012 (compared to 2011). This is the largest decline in 2013 among the four BRIC countries seeing as Russia fell by 5.4% and Brazil by 3.4%. Only China increased its sales by 15.7%.
- This decline in the Indian market in 2013 has been the first since the early 2000s, where PC registrations did not exceed 750 000 units per year. In ten years, the Indian market has been multiplied by 3.5 which is still one of the strongest worldwide market growth in recent years.
- Despite the decline of 2013, the potential of the Indian market remains however untouched, a reboot of the market is expected in 2014 (without reaching the record volume of 2012).
- By manufacturers, the Suzuki group (which sells its vehicles here under the Maruti brand) is widely leader in the Indian market (42%), far ahead of Hyundai-Kia (15%). Followed by : Mahindra (10%) and Tata (9%) these two 100% Indian producers are anticipating the combined attack of the Japanese Toyota, Honda and Nissan brands. Finally, GM, Ford and VW share less than 10% of the market.
- By models, three Suzuki-Maruti are in the first three places: Suzuki 800/Alto (452 877 units), Suzuki Swift (245 173 units) and Suzuki Dzire (198 317 units). Followed by the Hyundai i10 (142 894 units) and i20 (132 384 units).
