The laptop which used to be available for 30 thousand, can now reach up to 45 thousand, the reason is the increasing demand for AI, PC can also become expensive.

If you are planning to buy a new laptop or desktop this year, you may have to pay a higher price than before. According to reports, the prices of computer devices may increase by 35 percent in 2026. The real reason for this is said to be the rapid increase in the prices of essential computer components like RAM, processor and GPU. Especially due to the huge increase in the prices of DDR RAM and the shortage of entry-level Intel processors, the cost of laptops and desktops is increasing rapidly.

India’s PC market, which includes desktops, notebooks and workstations, saw its strongest year ever in 2025, according to market research firm IDC.

Big figures of PC market in 2025

• Total PC Shipment: 15.9 million units
• Annual growth: 10.2%
• December quarter shipments: 4.1 million units

Talking about brands, HP remained at the forefront in the market, followed by big players like Lenovo, Dell, Acer and Asus. All these companies registered an increase in shipments in 2025.

However, now rising costs may affect the market. According to analysts, the prices of RAM have already increased by 2.5 to 3 times, due to which the prices of laptops and desktops have increased by 10 to 12 percent so far. There is a possibility of 8 to 10 percent increase in prices during March, while in the coming months it may increase by about 10 percent more.

The effect of this is that the laptops which were earlier available for Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000, are now reaching around Rs 45,000. This can make it difficult to upgrade, especially for students, home users and first-time computer buyers. Experts believe that component prices may remain high for the next 6 to 7 quarters and it is possible that relief in prices may not come before the second half of 2027.

why are prices rising

1. Huge jump in DDR RAM prices
2. Lack of entry-level Intel processors
3. Increasing demand for memory for AI infrastructure
4. Dollar fluctuations and inflation
5. Tension in West Asia and impact on supply chain

However, companies are adopting many methods to reduce its impact on customers. Companies are offering options like new configurations, promotional offers and easy financing schemes so that the demand remains. Despite this, market experts believe that by the end of 2026, the total shipment of PCs and laptops may decline by 7 to 8 percent as rising prices may deter purchases.

Kailash Lakhyani, founder of All India Mobile Retailers Association, says that laptop prices have been continuously increasing since November. Factors like memory price, dollar fluctuations, inflation and conflict in West Asia can further accelerate this trend. They also say that in some cases the prices of assembled computers are being inflated excessively due to gray and black market activities.

Experts believe that if you are thinking of buying a new laptop or desktop, now might be a better time to buy, because prices may increase further in the coming months.