Apple Watch Series 7 bags top spot, firm witnesses sales jump in India

By Team Newsable  |  First Published Aug 21, 2022, 6:00 PM IST

Apple Watch Series 7 continued to be its best seller and has reached to almost 250,000 shipments till the end of the quarter in India. With over 87% market share in India during the first three months of this year, it dominated the premium sector (Rs 30,000 and above).


Apple had a staggering 197% (year-on-year) increase in the smartwatch market in India in the June quarter, on the sales of its Watch Series 7 device. The Watch Series 7 continues to be its best seller, reaching approximately 250,000 shipments in the nation by the end of the quarter, according to a Counterpoint Research analysis.

According to the survey, Apple is anticipated to increase its market share with new releases in Q3 2022. Apple experienced growth of 104% (YoY) in Q1 2022, with two-thirds of shipments coming from its series 7 variations. With over 87% market share in India during the first three months of this year, it dominated the premium sector (Rs 30,000 and above).

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