
In 2019, Apple Watches outsold the entire Swiss watch industry by volume. But in India, the boom came after the pandemic, when fitness tracking became a craze among consumers. Brands like Noise, boAt and Fire-Boltt sold watches for just a couple of thousand rupees. By late 2022, India had even overtaken North America as the biggest smartwatch market.
Now the shine is fading. In the second quarter of this year, smartwatch shipments in India fell by 28.4% year on year — their sixth straight decline, according to market intelligence firm IDC.
Why are Indians falling out of love with smartwatches? Find out in the latest episode of The Signal Daily.
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