India, July 15 -- The global PC market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2025, with shipments reaching over 63 million units, a 4.4% year-on-year increase according to preliminary figures from Gartner. This marks a notable rebound after a period of volatility in the sector.

The primary catalyst behind this growth has been strong enterprise demand, particularly in the United States. Organisations accelerated device upgrades due to tariff-related inventory planning and ongoing Windows 11 migration cycles. Additionally, AI-capable laptops contributed to the uptick, especially within the education segment.

"Enterprise demand outpaced consumer demand this quarter," said Rishi Padhi, Research Principal at Gartner. "Windows 11 ...