The Common Threads of Smart Gadgets; Key Trends Across Different Product Categories

 AI-Native Hardware, Premiumization, and Local Value Addition Define the Next Growth Cycle  Gurugram/Srinagar: The Indian consumer electronics market is entering a structural reset as it approaches 2026. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, and smart TVs once operating in silos are now converging under a unified, experience-first technology framework. The industry is shifting from volume-driven expansion to value-driven performance, powered by AI-native hardware and aggressive premiumization.  At the center of this transformation is techflation, a structural rise in average selling prices (ASPs) driven by high-performance features rather than pure inflation. Entry-level utility devices are gradually being deprioritized, while mid-to-premium configurations capable of supporting…