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India’s smartphone boom ends: Why consumers are holding onto old phones longer and buying refurbished models

38 articles · 13 outletsNational ×7Regional ×5Digital ×1

Coverage peaked on 16 Jul and has eased since, led by national outlets.

First report Free Press Journal, 15 Jul 2026, 6:41 am

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Coverage timeline

15 Jul: 8 articles16 Jul: 22 articles17 Jul: 8 articles
15 Jul17 Jul

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