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<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>NEW DELHI: Shipments in the India<\/a> smartphone market reached 166 million units in CY2021 while 5G<\/a> smartphone shipments surged 600% year-on-year, Cybermedia<\/a> Research (CMR) said on Thursday.

According to Shipra Sinha, Analyst-Industry Intelligence Group, CMR, 5G played a key role in the overall market growth with its contribution increasing to 17% in CY2021. “5G shipments increased significantly (43%) in the value for money (Rs 7,000 – Rs 24,999) smartphone segment,” Sinha said.

The research firm in its report today said the India market grew 11% year-on-year, with the market revenue reaching $37 billion in CY21.

Market trackers have, in fact, pointed out that India's smartphone market had a record year with shipments growing 11-12% to touch 162-169 million units in 2021.
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Telcos may log rising demand for 4G, data by second quarter<\/a><\/h2>

Telcos have seen a fall in data consumption growth and sharp dips in 4G user additions in recent quarters. Industry experts blamed the phenomenon on the steep tariff hikes by operators last November, reduced smartphone availability amid continuing chip shortages and JioPhone Next's inability to galvanise mass 2G to 4G conversions at its current pricing.<\/p><\/div>

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<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>NEW DELHI: Shipments in the India<\/a> smartphone market reached 166 million units in CY2021 while 5G<\/a> smartphone shipments surged 600% year-on-year, Cybermedia<\/a> Research (CMR) said on Thursday.

According to Shipra Sinha, Analyst-Industry Intelligence Group, CMR, 5G played a key role in the overall market growth with its contribution increasing to 17% in CY2021. “5G shipments increased significantly (43%) in the value for money (Rs 7,000 – Rs 24,999) smartphone segment,” Sinha said.

The research firm in its report today said the India market grew 11% year-on-year, with the market revenue reaching $37 billion in CY21.

Market trackers have, in fact, pointed out that India's smartphone market had a record year with shipments growing 11-12% to touch 162-169 million units in 2021.
\"Telcos<\/a><\/figure>

Telcos may log rising demand for 4G, data by second quarter<\/a><\/h2>

Telcos have seen a fall in data consumption growth and sharp dips in 4G user additions in recent quarters. Industry experts blamed the phenomenon on the steep tariff hikes by operators last November, reduced smartphone availability amid continuing chip shortages and JioPhone Next's inability to galvanise mass 2G to 4G conversions at its current pricing.<\/p><\/div>