Mohammad Faisal Ali Kawoosa

Now we have to look at things in 2026 at group level clubbing some of the brands to understand their strategy. The belief still looks to be more the merrier. #Smartphone brands have this ingrained belief that more launches will get them higher market share. Look at the launch trends for Q1'26. @oppo launched 14 models under @OPPOIndia and @realmeIndia @Xiaomi launched 9 models under @IndiaPOCO and @RedmiIndia @Samsung launched 8 models If their hypothesis proves correct then we should see vivo India losing its market share even the top rank begining 2026. At the group level already things have changed. The group level rankings would be 1 - Oppo (Oppo, Realme, OnePlus) 2 - Vivo (Vivo, iQoo) 3 - Needs to be checked if it will be #Samsung or #Xiaomi (Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco) Some interesting quarters ahead....

Not only is the all new ,#iPhone17e comfortable and Compact to hold, it's one of the best ways to get into #ios ecosystem to experience the premium ecosystem world. @Apple

@baxiabhishek It's adfactors

Can anyone connect me with Philips/Versuni India's comms or PR contact? I'm not sure which agency handles them now (It was Ruder Finn before, then Compass).

IMHO @oneplus should not have taken many decisions in one go, especially when there is business as usual and launches are scheduled. For the brand, continuing #offline presence for the moment would have made a lot of difference. There is a situation that has emerged. Different stakeholders including customers will have their own reading, many a times based on hearsay and guess work. That is where the offline retailers would have been extremely critical in ensuring that the trust between the brand and customers remains unaffected. #Online channel is fine and it is every right of the brand to decide which mediums to operate in the best interests of its customers. But online cannot and will not do that personal convincing that offline would do. OnePlus is a wonderful brand and has brought in meaningful innovations all these years. To be fair enough, the idea and convincing execution of 'premium' in Android is all because of the vision of OnePlus that its founders saw over a decade ago. Before OnePlus, it would appear that #android will never be able to compete premium experiences that others like Apple or BlackBerry had introduced to hashtag#smartphone users. Every event in an organisation does shake up the confidence of stakeholders, especially customers. The recent announcements by OnePlus will create many doubts and perceptions in the minds of consumers, which may have an impact on their potential sales. To add to it, the competition will play its brutal opportunist role. Several competition brands will try to add to this confusion to the extent that OnePlus is exiting the market. As of now there is no such sign, it is a corporate restructuring within the group, which is every 'for profit' entity's right to keep on reposturing in the interests of all stakeholders including customers. However, at this moment, snapping offline does not seem to be a well thought out decision in my earnest opinion. OnePlus needs right now 'trust ambassadors' along with the great products and experiences that it is known for. This role at a large pan India scale, which is also very personalised could only be played by the offline retail partners who on their personal surety could have convinced many potential buyers, and at the same time, given a sense of confidence to potential buyers about the brand, its roadmap and business continuity. I think this decision needs an introspection. My 2 cents! @OnePlus_IN

As a market analyst I have to be neutral and stay by data and #insights. But it was nostalgic holding an @htc #smartphone in hand after years, all thanks to catch-up with Krishan Kalra last evening. He shared very interesting insights about UAE and Middle East market besides Nepal, among few more. Would love to see #HTC back in #India someday soon. I am sure many in my network here would have the same sentiments. The phone I have in hand gives a ~₹40k feel and look, but it's not that expensive. PS: As a consumer, I would have spent most on HTC buying their smartphones in the past. 😀

No no this isn't PS5, it's the all new ARC 3D 50 BLDC Aircooler from @kenstar_india I am feeling as if I am sitting by Lidder river in #Pahalgam, so cool breeze. More soon...

All you want to know about gadgets launched in 1Q'26

.@nothing like #Kashmir @nothingindia

Another day another alliance 🤝 sealed 💌 Tech is the only common thing between two of us. Stay tuned….

6th Gen Nord; 5th Gen Cellular GenZ user features and design. Full of generations for generations. Presenting @oneplus Nord 6. @OnePlus_IN

@stufflistings Congratulations for 1+ Wishing you a great married life ahead.

Kept it very very simple, but yes, we did get married, this time for real ❤️ No jokes this time around...

Talk to 1 retailer and you get insights worth 1,000 customers. And when you get to interact with the champion of mobile trade @LakhyaniKailash ji, it’s like hosting a townhouse! It was so enriching and productive meeting with Kailash ji and Navneet Pathak ji from @AimraIndia India’s premier and only authentic representation of mobile retail fraternity. At @techarcinsights we believe retailers and trade partners are frontline ambassadors and trust builders of brands and having a healthy and happy relationship with trade fraternity is their strong and defensible USP. Thank you Kailash ji for your time and I look forward to strong association between two of us 🤝. Something interesting brewing. Stay tuned….

A bit nostalgic take! This red mic has been the torchbearer of truth, transparency and trust. When I held in my hand at the NDTV @Gadgets360 event yesterday attending on a panel, I felt a sense of responsibility that this symbolic and equally iconic @ndtv red mic has been the medium of brining credible and responsible information and news. Felt honoured to hold it in my hands remembering innumerable icons have held it in their hands and told the story of India - changing, rising and growing India 🇮🇳

Today was a speaker at NDTV @Gadgets360 event. Participated in two panels along with a wonderful lineup of experts. Spoke on two interesting topics of Future proofing devices Trust in #ai

The third panel discussion kicks off! 🚀 'Trust in the Age of AI: What Consumers Expect From Tech Companies' drives the next conversation at NDTV #Gadgets360Awards 2026. Moderator: 🎤 Akash Dutta Featuring: 👉 Dhruv Garg, Partner, IGAP 👉 Faisal Kawoosa, Co-Founder and Chief Analyst, Techarc 👉 Koushik Sivaraman, Global Head of Security Consulting & Research, CloudSEK 👉 Nitin Dua, Co-Founder and COO, Qubo 👉 Dr. Sarabjot Singh Anand, Co-Founder and Chief Data Scientist, Tatras Data Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=o4skY7…

Live at NDTV #Gadgets360Awards 2026: Panel discusses what a future-proofed ecosystem will look like in the years ahead Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=o4skY7…

The first panel discussion comes to an end 🚀 A deep dive into AI, IoT, and how brands are building future-ready ecosystems at NDTV #Gadgets360Awards 2026

@stufflistings Many congratulations Mukul!

Getting married next week 😍

Weekend Conversations | Are mentors, advisors and consultants same? I see there is an overlap about these especially in the #startup arena. I try to explain their roles in a founder's journey. youtu.be/MExeqPr4MbI

Congratulations @LavaMobile on completing 17 years of grit, determination and resilience. The last 12 years have seen the market dynamics completely on the opposite side for #Indian brands in the #smartphone industry. Lava has braced and braved these tides to emerge as the torchbearer of Indian brands in the industry keeping our hopes alive that we may one day see a domestic brand in the smart devices rising to the league of tier 1 brands, especially when India enters the era of Viksit Bharat 🇮🇳. Somehow, I feel our government’s approach has to be fundamentally disruptive that helps homegrown brands to emerge as strong and competitive players and not just remain like any other brand in the industry. The policy has to be strategically different walking extra-mile to facilitate Indian brands grow bigger and stronger. Of course, only for brands who thrive and survive with honest intent. Lava definitely is one such brand that deserves a lot more from government than what it gets. My honest opinion about how domestic homegrown brands should be differently treated to create an equitable market condition. Note : The data and facts captured in the below infographic are based on the release received from Lava on this feat.