India’s smartphone shipments fell 26% to a decade low in Q3 2026

The Economic Times, citing research firm Omdia, reports that India shipped 35.8 million smartphones in the quarter ended September 2026, down 26% year over year and the lowest total in a decade despite the start of the festive season. Higher prices and cautious spending weighed on replacement demand. Samsung regained the top spot with 6.7 million units, while Apple entered the top five with 3.9 million.