Laptop Prices Soar: Up to 35% Hike Expected, Impacting Buyers

• Laptop and PC prices could increase by up to 35% this year due to rising costs of essential computer parts.
• Key drivers include sharp increases in DDR RAM prices and a shortage of entry-level Intel processors.
• A 30,000-35,000 rupee laptop could now cost around 45,000 rupees, affecting students and first-time buyers.
• Market research firms IDC and Counterpoint Research predict a 7-8% decline in PC shipments in 2026 due to price hikes.
• The price impact may last 6-7 quarters, with normalization expected by the second half of 2027.