Upasana Joshi
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Despite the sharper premium on India pricing this time, [Apple's] demand should hold steady,”
Upasana Joshi · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24
The IDC analyst expects Apple's demand to remain steady despite sharper India pricing, though growth may slow.
“more premium, more aspirational choice,”
Upasana Joshi · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24
An IDC analyst says higher iPhone prices in India only reinforce the brand's premium positioning.
“hit entry-level demand hardest, the segment Chinese brands rely on most.”
Upasana Joshi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Joshi told CNBC that the global memory chip shortage had pushed prices up, hurting entry-level smartphone demand.
“to hold steady and gain share.”
Upasana Joshi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Joshi said Samsung and Apple were the only major smartphone brands to maintain steady performance and gain market share amid the chip price surge.