Despite all the uncertainty surrounding Apple's plans because of the released health emergency results globally, some numbers are starting to show good company news, at least in the medium term. According to recent reports IPhone sales have grown 80% of sales in India the first quarter of 2020, a traditionally difficult market.
This performance shows that Apple has already started gaining ground in India, with its iPhone shipments growing 78% year-on-year in the last quarter, resulting in a premium brand. In addition to the company's posts, users are also attracted to discounts on platforms such as Flipkart and Amazon.
Apple is growing in India
In total, smartphone shipments in India grew by only 4%, which is estimated at 31 million units, but with this figure, partly like the iPhone, it represents a major win for the company. As in all different markets, the condition of the coronavirus has led to a severe breakdown prevents quarterly total growth.
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Spurred on by the epidemic, the Indian government decided to block the country from the last week of March and will continue to operate until May 3. According to sources shared from Imore, any signs of recovery will start from the third quarter onwards. However, consumer demand is expected to have a significant impact on smartphone sales, as people will focus on saving and, therefore, will reduce unnecessary purchases.
In the meantime, Xiaomi is listed as India's largest supplier, with a market share of 30% Though for the second time, Samsung's share has dropped to just 16%. Despite the progress Apple has made, it hasn't even come out of the top 5 retailers, proving that it's still a long way off.
