Ajay Sharma
Chinese Checkers
Is the future of the Chinese smartphone brands healthy in India? Or, it's a blessing in disguise for the Indian smartphone brands.
Hi, I'm Ajay!
... and here's a little about me.
Smartphone industry veteran with over 11 years of proven track record in launching 4 brands. Instrumental in launching HTC as a brand in India and Micromax (A leading Indian handset brand) in the smartphones' category.
With over 38 years of cross-industry experience, a professional with a great understanding of the domestic and international business operations with excellent channel and media connections.
THE BIOSCOPE
Into the world of handsets' industry and more...
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Ajay Sharma
- Jul 3
- 3 min
फ़ीचर फ़ोन का भविष्य!
Feature phones are not dead. The future of feature phones looks bright, and they are here to stay.
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Ajay Sharma
- Jul 3
- 3 min
The Future Of Feature (phones)!
Feature phones are not dead. The future of feature phones looks bright, and they are here to stay.
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Ajay Sharma
- May 1
- 4 min
What’s The Future Of The Indian Smartphone Market in 2022?
Here's another perspective to the Q1 smartphones' shipment data. And, the year 2022 doesn't look too bright for the Indian smartphone market
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Ajay Sharma
- Mar 21
- 4 min
Apple Of The “i”(Phone)
If your smartphone brand is thinking of entering the growing premium smartphone segment in India, then get ready to look Apple in the "i".
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Ajay Sharma
- Nov 1, 2021
- 5 min
For Indian Smartphone Brands - Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel?
Has the path for the Indian smartphone brands hit a dead end? Do they have a way forward? Read on...
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Ajay Sharma
- Aug 18, 2021
- 5 min
Not So Smart(phone) Data
The market share representation by all smartphone brands in India - correct or not?
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Ajay Sharma
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
With The Launch Of JioPhone Next, What’s Next For Reliance? Definitely NOT A 2G-Free India!
JioPhone Next definitely not the right model to make India 2G-Free!
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Ajay Sharma
- May 23, 2021
- 5 min
Mainline DistributionSHIP - Heading Towards An Iceberg?
This blog is not about brands, market shares or even projections. This blog is about the future of the traditional mainline distributors...
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Ajay Sharma
- Apr 21, 2021
- 4 min
COVID 21. CATCH 22.
Let's deep dive into what could be the possible repercussions of the second wave of COVID-19 on Indian smartphone market.
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Ajay Sharma
- Dec 23, 2020
- 5 min
Indian smartphones market gets ready to hit the 200 million mark in 2021!
Indian smartphones market gets ready to hit the 200 million mark in 2021! The big question - Will the Chinese occupy only 50% of it?
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Ajay Sharma
- Oct 12, 2020
- 6 min
2021: 2G Users To Define The Smartphone Ruler?
The survey results to understand what’s possibly in store in 2021 for operators, mobile brands and the channel are out. Have a look!
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Ajay Sharma
- Sep 10, 2020
- 4 min
To B(reath)e Or Not To Be?
The smartphone industry bears the brunt of prolonged COVID. Assert or defend, the confusion prevails.
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Ajay Sharma
- Jul 16, 2020
- 3 min
Brand Sensex: Gainers And Losers
Let's have a look at the brands that are predicted to gain and the brands that are expected to lose due to the India China border issue.
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Ajay Sharma
- Jun 22, 2020
- 6 min
It’s A Game Of Snakes And Ladders. Will The Brands Once Ruling, See Themselves Sliding Down?
There may be a re-shuffle in the brands' market shares. My views on who'll lose and who'll gain!
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Ajay Sharma
- May 15, 2020
- 4 min
Vocal For Local – Indian Smartphone Brands, Are You Ready?
The results for the survey "Buying A Smartphone Post COVID-19" are out!
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Ajay Sharma
- Apr 27, 2020
- 5 min
DUE TO CORONA VIRUS, HERE ARE THE NEW ABCs FOR THE INDIAN SMARTPHONE INDUSTRY
After: Before COVID-19 (ABC), the Indian smartphone industry would, rather should, have a different approach on their channel strategy.
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Ajay Sharma
- Apr 19, 2020
- 1 min
How will COVID-19 affect the Indian Smartphone Industry?
Here's a vlog I made to share my opinions on the industry post-COVID-19. While I'm sure most of you would have read my last blog Forget...
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Ajay Sharma
- Apr 10, 2020
- 6 min
Forget 20:20, it’s a test match!
IML 20:20 - Indian Mobile League. Mobile makers need to play this one more like a test. Are they ready?
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Ajay Sharma
- Mar 16, 2020
- 4 min
The Corona Virus & GST’s Double Whammy
मोबाइल फोन उद्योग को कोरोना वाइरस तथा जीएसटी का दोहरा झटका It all started in China, and now the mobile phone industry in India too is...
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