Acer India has strengthened its position in the country’s personal computing market by securing the second spot in overall PC shipments during the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest industry tracking data, the company captured a 21.3 percent market share, reflecting continued momentum across consumer, commercial, education and government segments.
The performance underscores Acer’s growing presence in India’s technology landscape, supported by an expanding product portfolio, a strong distribution network and increasing adoption of digital solutions across institutions and enterprises. Acer delivered particularly strong results in the education sector, where it emerged as the leading brand in desktops, notebooks and workstations with a market share exceeding 62 percent. The company also secured the top position in government procurement for desktops, notebooks and workstations, capturing more than 37 percent of the segment.
Its commercial desktop business recorded notable gains as well. Acer ranked first in education desktop deployments, accounting for nearly 57 percent of the market. In government desktop installations, the company led with a market share of more than 40 percent, reinforcing its strength in large-scale public sector technology projects.
Notebook shipments were another key growth driver. Acer topped the education notebook category with a market share of almost 64 percent, benefiting from rising demand for digital learning infrastructure and device modernization initiatives. The company also achieved the second position in government notebooks, highlighting its growing role in supporting public-sector digital transformation programs.
Commenting on the achievement, Acer India President and Managing Director Harish Kohli said the ranking reflects the confidence customers, institutional buyers and channel partners continue to place in the brand. He noted that Acer’s strategy of combining innovation, accessibility and customer-focused solutions has enabled the company to strengthen its market presence while supporting India’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
Over the past year, Acer has expanded its offerings across consumer, gaming, enterprise and artificial intelligence-enabled computing segments. The company has also invested in strengthening its omnichannel retail presence and enhancing customer engagement across urban and emerging markets.
Established in 1976, Acer has grown into one of the world’s leading ICT companies, operating in more than 160 countries. With a forward-looking vision, the company is working toward a future where hardware, software, and services seamlessly integrate to unlock new opportunities for both consumers and businesses. From service-driven technologies and the Internet of Things to gaming and virtual reality, Acer’s workforce of over 7,000 professionals is committed to researching, designing, marketing, selling, and supporting innovative products and solutions that bridge the gap between people and technology.
