Archive · 18 Aug 2025
HP to Double PC Manufacturing in India, Eyes 35% Scale-Up
HP, a major computer company, is making more computers in India.
They are increasing how many computers they build there.
The company sees a big chance to sell more computers in India, especially in smaller cities.
They are also helping small businesses use new AI tools to work better.
They're making it easier for people to buy computers and learn how to use them by setting up special stores and classes.
They are also working on making their printers more private.
HP plans to double PC manufacturing capacity in India under PLI 2.0.
Company aims to scale manufacturing to nearly 35% in the coming years.
HP leads the Indian PC market with a 29.1% share.
Focus is on expanding in tier-II and III cities and promoting AI adoption among MSMEs.
AI PCs went from 5% to 25% of HP sales in the commercial segment in six months.
- Who
- HP, the computer manufacturing company.
- What
- HP is doubling PC manufacturing capacity in India under the PLI 2.0 scheme.
- When
- The expansion is happening under PLI 2.0, with plans to reach 35% manufacturing capacity in the coming years.
- Where
- India, particularly in tier-II and III cities.
- Why
- To capitalize on the growing PC market in India and promote AI adoption.
PC Market Growth Drivers
India Market Focus
PC Market Growth
PC Market Growth Drivers
Demand is driven by replacement cycles and mature markets
India Market Focus
Demand is driven by expansion in emerging markets
- Market Share
- HP holds 29.1% of the Indian PC market
- Manufacturing Increase
- Doubling manufacturing capacity under PLI 2.0
- MSME Business
- MSMEs account for 30% of HP's commercial business.
- AI PC Sales
- AI PCs went from 5% to 25% of HP sales in 6 months in the commercial segment.
- HP Connect Stores
- 8 live stores and 4 more planned for tier II and III cities