Smartphone Market in India 2014-2018: Key Vendors are Karbonn, Lava, Micromax, Nokia and Samsung Electronics

DUBLIN, September 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/94sxmv/smartphone_market) has announced the addition of the "Smartphone Market in India 2014-2018" report to their offering.
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A smartphone is a cell phone with advanced functionality beyond calls and text messaging. Smartphones have the capability to play videos, display images, surf the web, and access e-mail. Smartphones such as Android-based phones and iPhones can run third-party applications. Today, smartphones have become a common purchase for consumers. With advancements in technology, smartphones are now smaller and cheaper than earlier devices. Manufacturers such as Apple, Nokia, and Samsung offer a wide variety of smartphone options. The increase in smartphone availability has led to a decline in the usage of standard feature phones.

The analysts forecast the Smartphone market in India will grow at a CAGR of 41.26 percent in terms of revenue over the period 2013-2018.

To calculate market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of smartphones to non-business customers. The report does not consider the sales of smartphone accessories and peripherals, aftermarket sales, servicing, and other indirect costs.

The report, the Smartphone Market in India 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on the Smartphone market in India landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

The emerging e-commerce market in India played a significant role in the sales of smartphones in the country. E-commerce websites in India such as Big Basket.com, Amazon.com, Quickr.com, and OLX.com promote the sale of smartphones and provide a platform to trade smartphones. For instance, the smartphone models from Motorola MOTO G, E, and X were available only on Flipkart.com in February 2014 and not any other sales channel.

According to the report, The Smartphone market in India is driven by many factors, one of which is the increase in 3G technology. People in urban India are accessing smartphones with much faster speed and functionalities to access more data. The smartphone has now become a necessity because of its usage and fast browsing speed to get online information, online products purchasing, and social networking.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Country Overview

07. Indian Mobile Phone Industry

08. Smartphone Penetration in India

09. Market Landscape

10. Market Segmentation by OS

11. Buying Criteria

12. Market Growth Drivers

13. Drivers and their Impact

14. Market Challenges

15. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

16. Market Trends

17. Trends and their Impact

18. Vendor Landscape

19. Key Vendor Analysis

20. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

• Karbonn Mobile India Pvt. Ltd.
• Lava International Ltd.
• Micromax Informatics Ltd.
• Nokia Corp.
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Apple Inc.
• HTC Corp.
• LG Electronics Inc.
• Sony Corp.

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