According to industry observers, the price impact may vary somewhat depending on brand strategy and market inventory. However, overall, a trend of rising personal computer prices in the retail market may be seen in the coming months.

Due to increased prices of important components like processors, graphics units and memory, laptop and desktop prices could rise by up to 35 percent this year. This concern has emerged in a Moneycontrol report.

According to industry analysts, personal computer prices could increase significantly mainly due to rapid increases in DDR RAM prices and shortages of Intel's entry-level processors. This impact could affect laptops and desktops across various segments.

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Pressure from rising component prices

According to the report, memory components are creating the most pressure on personal computer prices. DDR RAM prices have risen rapidly in recent months. As a result, production costs for device manufacturers are also increasing. At the same time, limited supply of entry-level Intel processors has created problems in the market. This is further increasing production costs. Typically, manufacturers pass on a portion of these additional costs to buyers. As a result, prices of entry-level and mid-range devices could increase noticeably.

According to industry observers, the price impact may vary somewhat depending on brand strategy and market inventory. However, overall, a trend of rising personal computer prices in the retail market may be seen in the coming months.

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This news of potential price increases comes at a time when India's personal computer market witnessed significant growth last year. According to market research organization International Data Corporation (IDC) data, a total of 1 crore 59 lakh units of personal computers including desktops, notebooks and workstations were supplied in India in 2025.

This market remained strong even in the last quarter of 2025. A total of 41 lakh units of personal computers were supplied in the December quarter. Among manufacturing companies, HP has retained first place in the Indian computer market. This is followed by Lenovo, Dell, Acer and Asus. The report states that all major manufacturing companies recorded increased supply last year.