CyberPower Inc. has announced its launch in India and appointed Vishal Parekh as the country’s Chief Operating Officer. Parekh brings a wealth of experience in the gaming and technology sectors, having previously held marketing leadership roles at NODWIN Gaming, Kingston, and HyperX.
Parekh’s role will focus on steering CyberPowerPC India’s strategy to align with local market needs while maintaining the brand’s global standards of innovation and quality. This will bolster CyberPowerPC’s mission to deliver state-of-the-art gaming systems across India.
The India launch marks the brand’s foray into Asia as a joint venture between CyberPowerPC Inc. and Creative Newtech Ltd.
Eric Cheung, CEO and Founder of CyberPowerPC, commented, “Vishal’s profound understanding of the Indian gaming market and his track record of transformative leadership are invaluable as we expand into India. His vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge gaming systems and contributing to this rapidly growing region.”
Vishal Parekh, COO of CyberPowerPC India, stated, “Having been a part of the gaming industry in India for over a decade, I am thrilled to bring the top-notch offerings of CyberPowerPC to India. CyberPowerPC is a brand known for its performance and dedication to the gaming community, and hence, our commitment extends beyond just providing high-end PCs. We are here to enhance the PC gaming ecosystem in India through extensive customer support, including on-site service and extended on-site service options, eventually providing gamers and enthusiasts with a seamless and immersive PC gaming experience.”
Under Parekh’s leadership, CyberPowerPC will give Indian gamers access to the same top-tier products as their global counterparts, including systems tested for FPS specs through UL Solutions. The product lineup includes custom-built gaming PCs featuring the latest technology from trusted partners like AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Additionally, the extended on-site service ensures that customers receive prompt and efficient support whenever needed.
CyberPowerPC became the number one OEM in the US, with over 100,000 Microsoft Windows sold in 2014 – 2015. In 2018, the company was selected to represent Amazon’s Choice SKU for Gaming Desktop PCs. The brand’s offerings are available at nearly every major retailer in the US and Canada, such as Costco, Walmart, Staples, Fingerhut, Rakuten, etc. It is also the number one at Best Buy in the category.
CyberPowerPC was the only non-MNC in the top 10 Units Sold for Desktops and 5 of the top 10 Gaming Desktops sold in 2022.
According to a report from Statista, India’s gaming industry surged to ₹220 billion in 2023 from ₹181 billion in 2022, driven by a rise in online gamers from 183 million in 2017 to 455 million in 2023, including 120 million paying users with an ARPU of up to $20.
The key growth drivers include affordable data, advancements in cloud gaming, and governmental support for esports careers. Additionally, the pandemic-induced shift towards online gaming and the development of broadband connectivity in Tier-II and Tier-III cities have significantly impacted this surge.
