NEW DELHI: Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has emphasized the steady growth of India’s personal computer (PC) market, with total shipments increasing by 3.8% to 14.4 million units in 2024. He further highlighted that HP continues to lead the market with a commanding 30% share.

Khatana attributed this growth to the increasing demand for gaming and AI-enabled PCs, which have significantly contributed to market expansion. He also noted that shipments of notebooks and desktops rose by 4.5% and 1.8%, respectively, while workstation shipments recorded a remarkable growth of 10.9%.

Moreover, Khatana pointed out the 13.8% surge in sales of premium notebooks, priced at ₹80,000 and above, reflecting the growing consumer preference for high-performance computing solutions.

Khatana’s statement underscores the resilience and continued strength of the Indian PC market, which is being driven by technological innovations and evolving consumer demands.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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