India, Feb. 2 -- Business laptop buyers in India are entering a narrowing window. Prices have already climbed across categories, and another round of increases, estimated at4-8%, is expected in the coming weeks. For IT teams and procurement managers, this is no longer just about price negotiation. It is about timing, configuration certainty, and long-term ownership risk.

What has shifted is the baseline. Features such as stronger security, reliable battery life, upgrade headroom, and AI-assisted collaboration are now expected even in entry-level business laptops. As these capabilities become standard, costs are moving up across the board.

Earlier buying cycles allowed enterprises to offset hikes through discounts or flexible configurati...