HMD India has achieved a landmark milestone, emerging as India’s No.1 feature phone brand portfolio with its Nokia and HMD branded feature phones.
📊 Record Market Share
According to IDC Q1 2026 data:
· Combined HMD & Nokia portfolio: 47.2% market share by value and 32.7% by volume
· HMD standalone performance (within 18 months of launch): 16.8% value share and 13.5% volume share
This marks the highest-ever recorded share for the brand portfolio in India’s feature phone segment.
🗣 Leadership Statement
Ravi Kunwar, CEO & VP, HMD India & APAC, said: “This milestone goes beyond market leadership—it reflects the growing trust Indian consumers are placing in HMD as a future-focused, human-first mobile technology company. Achieving this scale within just 18 months in one of the world’s most competitive mobile markets validates our long-term vision and execution strategy.”
🚀 Growth Strategy
· Aggressive expansion with deep retail penetration
· Omnichannel presence across India
· Enhanced manufacturing and distribution capabilities
· Portfolio spanning feature phones, smartphones, family-safe devices, and localized technology experiences
🌐 Future Outlook :
HMD India remains committed to:
· AI-led innovation
· Digital trust and accessibility
· Localized experiences for urban and Bharat markets
· Inclusive digital growth shaping India’s connected future
New Delhi, May 18, 2026
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