Refurbished gadgets go mainstream as India's certified pre-owned market eyes double-digit 2026 growth
Rising new-device prices are pushing Indian buyers toward certified refurbished smartphones and laptops. The organised market is projected to grow ~12% in 2026, with the ₹15,000-₹30,000 segment driving roughly two-thirds of sales and premium brands like Apple and Samsung benefiting from ~3-year replacement cycles.
India's organised refurbished smartphone and laptop market is projected to grow double digits in 2026 as rising new-device prices shift consumers toward certified pre-owned products, benefiting premium brands like Apple and Samsung across the ₹15,000-₹30,000 segment.