True wireless earphone shipments grow 700% in India; Apple grabs top spot in 2019

NEW DELHI: Apple dominated the Indian true wireless stereo (TWS) hearable market in 2019, driven mainly by the success of its second-gen AirPods. Noise, an upstart brand trailed at second position followed by JBL, Samsung and realme, respectively, a report by market research firm Counterpoint Research said Thursday.

In terms of market share, Apple accounted for 27% of the TWS market, followed by an upstart brand Noise at 12%, JBL at 8%, Samsung at 7% and Realme at 7%, respectively.

The India TWS market posted a massive 700% growth in 2019, becoming the fastest growing market in Wearables, the report said.