Monday, 16 November 2026

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Why Indians may delay buying new phones

Rising smartphone prices, driven by higher memory chip costs, rupee depreciation and changing brand strategies, could disrupt India's festive-season demand. A new study finds 54% of intended buyers may delay purchases or switch to pre-owned devices, putting annual smartphone sales at risk of falling…

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