Rising cost fuels rush for refurbished devices

India’s refurbished device market is set to significantly outperform new ones this year. Soaring memory costs are pushing up prices and driving consumers toward certified pre-owned alternatives. Leading brands are strengthening their official refurbished programs as the secondary market becomes mainstream. Refurbished smartphone shipments are expected to grow about twelve percent in 2026. The refurbished laptop market will also post double-digit growth this year.